Dialogue to care for and protect the rights and legitimate interests of female workers

Morning of October 13,at Trung Lai Gas Lighter Manufacturing Limited CompanyThe dialogue conference "Representing, caring for, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of female workers through dialogue at the workplace" took place.

Attending the event were representatives of the Women's Union of the General Confederation of Labor, representatives of the Provincial Labor Federation, Nghi Loc District Labor Federation, leaders and workers of Trung Lai Gas Lighter Production Company Limited, along with union officials and female officials of some grassroots unions in the area.

The activity aims to implement the Plan of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor on coordinating the implementation of the pilot activity "Representing, caring for, protecting the legitimate and legal rights and interests of female workers through dialogue at the workplace".

Previously, on August 31, the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation worked with Trung Lai Gas Lighter Manufacturing Company Limited to select content and prepare to organize a point dialogue activity.

To get accurate recommendations, the Trade Union of Trung Lai Gas Lighter Manufacturing Co., Ltd. directly consulted with employees in production and business departments, organized meetings with union leaders to propose a number of measures.policybetter for female workers in the future.

Based on the results of collecting opinions and recommendations from employees and the production and business situation of the enterprise, the Executive Committee of the Trade Union of Trung Lai Gas Lighter Manufacturing Co., Ltd. proposed 4 contents.

Specifically, it is proposed to add a gift of 100,000 VND/female employee on the occasion of October 20 every year; increase childcare support for company employees with children aged from 6 months to 72 months from 120,000 VND/month/child to 150,000 VND/month/child; arrange a separate dining area with reclining chairs forfemale workerspregnant during lunch break

In response to the wishes and suggestions of the workers, the Company's Board of Directors has shared and responded. Accordingly, due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, the company's production and business situation has declined in recent times compared to previous years. The Company's Board of Directors has had to make great efforts to find enough orders for workers, ensure income and benefits, and it is very difficult to increase other benefits and incentives.

After a period of heated, frank, and orderly discussion in the spirit of sharing and companionship, the company's leadership agreed to implement 2/3 of the employees' recommendations. Specifically, the company will add a gift of 100,000 VND/female employee on the occasion of October 20 every year and arrange a separate dining area with reclining chairs for pregnant female employees.

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Hoang Van Trung - Chairman of Nghi Loc District Labor Federation assessed that the dialogue was successful and good. Summarizing the general business and production situation of enterprises in the area, the Chairman of Nghi Loc District Labor Federation acknowledged the efforts of enterprises and the sense of responsibility of grassroots unions. In the coming time, the District Labor Federation will continue to work with the Board of Directors to coordinate, accompany, and bring more legitimate benefits to workers.

This is one of six key dialogues on issues related to female workers directed by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.

Previously, on October 11-12, in Con Cuong district, the General Confederation of Labor coordinated with the Provincial Labor Federation to organize professional training.women's workfor union officials in charge of women's work in districts and branches; members of the Women's Committee of the grassroots trade union at the higher level.

The lecturers discussed topics focusing on improving professional skills in women's work; policies that need attention and focus in caring for and protecting female workers according to the provisions of the 2019 Labor Code, the 2014 Social Insurance Law and the Decrees guiding their implementation; skills in dialogue with employers in activities of caring for and protecting the legitimate and legal rights and interests of female workers; skills in presenting, mobilizing, and persuading female workers in women's union activities./.