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Nghe An Trade Union and progress after 3 years of implementing Resolution No. 02

Diep Thanh • July 28, 2024 09:48

With the mission of accompanying, caring for, and protecting the rights and interests of workers, Nghe An Trade Union has been an indispensable part of union members and workers in the cause of building and developing the homeland.

With the mission of accompanying, caring for, and protecting the rights and interests of workers, Nghe An Trade Union has been an indispensable part of union members and workers in the cause of building and developing the homeland.

On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Trade Union, Nghe An Newspaper had a conversation with Mr. Kha Van Tam - Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation about the recent innovations of the Nghe An Trade Union organization.

PV: Regarding receiving the assignment and working at the trade union organization at the time the Politburo issued Resolution No. 02 on innovation of trade union organizations in the new situation, could you share your thoughts at that time, sir?

Mr. Kha Van Tam:The time I took up my position at the Nghe An Provincial Federation of Labor was also the time when Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW was issued. This is the second resolution issued by the 13th Politburo, headed by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, showing the importance and urgency of the issue of innovation of the trade union organization in the new situation. Another disadvantage is that the Covid-19 pandemic is seriously affecting labor, production, business and trade union activities. In addition, factors related to the quality and quantity of the trade union staff, working life, income of workers, social issues, security, order... still have many limitations, significantly affecting the implementation of the resolution.

As a former grassroots union official, I understand the importance of the union organization and the shortcomings that the union system is facing. In a new role in a new historical period, for me, it is both a challenge and an opportunity, with excitement and anxiety.

After taking up the position, I spent a lot of time listening and observing. One of my first decisions was to organize an online conference on November 2, 2021 to deploy the resolution to more than 600 cadres who are the executive committees of the grassroots trade unions at 24 locations across the province. For me, it was truly a quality forum to listen and see the whole picture of trade union activities in Nghe An. From there, there were more correct and accurate decisions for the trade union organization.

PV: With the results achieved in recent years,Nghe An Trade Unionhighly appreciated for both its position in the political system and its role in the hearts of union members and workers. Can you summarize some of the outstanding achievements in the past 3 years?

Mr. Kha Van Tam:Regarding the role of caring for union members and workers, because there are many activities, I would like to summarize them in specific numbers. For example, Nghe An Trade Union at all levels has supported and mobilized support for union members and workers affected by the Covid-19 epidemic with a total amount of more than 27 billion VND; The total budget for the "Workers' Month" activities in the past 3 years is nearly 15 billion VND; The total amount of money spent on organizing "Tet Sum Vay" activities is more than 77 billion VND; Supported 280 "Union Shelter" houses with a total amount of more than 9 billion VND; Built 2 boarding houses for teachers with an amount of 1 billion VND; The "Loan to create jobs" program has disbursed 1.3 billion VND...

In addition, thanks to the efforts of trade unions at all levels, 235/543 enterprises organized shift meals for employees from 15,000 VND or more, 155 enterprises included the content of signing shift meals in the Collective Labor Agreement, 71 agreements were signed, with more than 30,000 workers and laborers benefiting, 1,700 union members and laborers were recognized... Those numbers contribute to enhancing the position of trade unions in supporting the material and spiritual life of workers.

The work of developing union members and establishing grassroots unions is identified as a top priority task with specific goals and tasks. From 2021 to the end of 2023, the whole province has admitted more than 46,000 new union members and established 119 new grassroots unions; a cumulative increase of 28,183 union members compared to the beginning of the period. In the first 6 months of 2024 alone, the whole province has established 41 new grassroots unions, a cumulative increase of 4,791 union members compared to the beginning of 2024.

In the national trade union system, Nghe An has also made new strides, always recognized in professional forums, especially in propaganda work. Nghe An Trade Union is the first unit in the country to organize the online contest "Nghe An Provincial Trade Union Officials Learn about Resolution 02-NQ/TW", attracting nearly 50,000 officials, union members, workers and laborers to participate; successfully organized more than 50,000 workers and laborers at enterprises to simultaneously salute the flag and sing the National Anthem on the first Monday of the week in Workers' Month 2024; organized many online contests and actively participated, achieving results in online contests launched and organized by the General Confederation of Labor... This is also an activity that has helped to form the skills of using and applying information technology platforms for union members and laborers.

Trade unions at all levels have designed and created short reports, trailers, video clips, infographics, and representative frames. The Provincial Labor Federation has produced the monthly Nghe An Trade Union newsletter and effectively promoted the YouTube channel to increase access and create positive trends that impact union members, workers, and laborers. In addition, the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation has also signed an agreement on cooperation and effective coordination with Labor Newspaper, Labor and Trade Union Magazine, Nghe An Newspaper, and Provincial Radio and Television Station in receiving, processing information, and disseminating information faster and more widely to groups of union members and laborers in the trade union system and the people through specialized pages, columns, reports, information systems, articles, etc.

PV: What do you think made these impressive results?

Mr. Kha Van Tam:I think that Nghe An Trade Union is very fortunate that the implementation of the Resolution has received the attention and regular direction of the Provincial Party Committee and Party Committees at all levels. At the same time, it is impossible not to mention the coordination and support of agencies, departments, branches and organizations, helping the implementation of activities to take place more smoothly, on a larger scale, spread and be more effective.

When implementing activities, the trade union system has thoroughly, seriously, systematically and promptly grasped the Resolution from all levels of government and from Nghe An Trade Union, so the work of advising, directing and propagating the implementation of the Resolution has been truly effective. At the same time, after a series of training programs and improving professional skills, the team of trade union officials has been comprehensively "upgraded". Each trade union official has correctly perceived the importance of Resolution 02, promoted their responsibility, position and role in proactively studying, grasping and implementing the Resolution, creating a breakthrough change in thinking and innovation in task advisory work.

Along with that, the legal system continues to be supplemented, perfected, and updated; many correct and effective policies in socio-economic development and investment attraction have also contributed to helping trade unions better perform their functions of representing, caring for, and protecting workers, helping union members to increase rapidly in both quality and quantity...

PV: In the coming time, what specific directions and goals will Nghe An Trade Union have, sir?

Mr. Kha Van Tam:To keep the union strong and adapt to the new situation, we still have to make a lot of efforts to change.

Considering the task of developing union members and establishing grassroots unions as a vital task, in the coming time, we will continue to concentrate our efforts to achieve the set goals.

To attract workers, it is necessary to demonstrate to them the importance of trade unions. The work of caring for, protecting rights, and promptly resolving issues related to labor relations at enterprises will be promoted. Activities continue to be organized with the motto of focusing on the grassroots, practically caring for union members,workers.

We will continue to focus on promoting the training and improving the quality of union cadres at all levels, especially grassroots union cadres in enterprises. At the same time, we will actively and proactively advise, propose, and coordinate to better implement the arrangement of full-time union cadres in enterprises with a large number of workers and laborers.

In addition, continue to consult and coordinate with the government, professionals and organizations; Continue to complete the goals and tasks assigned by the General Confederation and set forth by the 19th Nghe An Trade Union Congress...

PV: Thank you!

Diep Thanh(Perform)