Affirming the position of trade unions from the grassroots

The "locomotives" of the base

At Anh Son District Medical Center, the Good Labor - Creative Labor movement is one of the bright spots of the unit. On average, the center has 10-15 scientific topics each year and in the first 6 months of this year, 11 topics have been accepted. Recently, an individual at the center was also honored to receive the Creative Labor Certificate from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. Notably, in this movement, the union plays a completely initiating, guiding and leading role.

Sharing the secret to building the movement, Doctor CK II Nguyen Van Khanh - Chairman of the Trade Union, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Scientific Council of Anh Son District Medical Center said: “From the beginning, the unit determined that our strength is scientific research. Therefore, the Creative Labor movement was focused on by the Board of Directors to bring the best quality. After determining this, the Executive Board of the Trade Union as well as the agency's leaders proactively sought out union cores suitable for the movement. That is also the reason why I was trusted by everyone in the role of Chairman of the grassroots trade union.”

Doctors at Anh Son District Medical Center successfully performed a small-diameter percutaneous nephrolithotomy surgery. Photo: DVCC

Determined to build a movement in the unit, Mr. Khanh has implemented a series of practical activities to spread and encourage everyone to participate in creativity in work. "In addition to regularly organizing grassroots scientific conferences, honoring practical creative works, replicating good models in practice... we also thoroughly inform our more than 300 union members that: The agency's leaders and union appreciate all initiatives, no matter how small the value of profit or the idea is simple, whether in the field of science or manual labor... All deserve to be recognized and encouraged" - Mr. Khanh shared more.

From the perspective and enthusiasm of the head of the grassroots union, the whole center seems to be entering a creative competition full of enthusiasm. Not only doctors and nurses, but also janitors, caregivers, accountants, etc. are also enthusiastic and passionate about finding solutions to improve the quality of their professional work. Mr. Khanh also shared that not only this movement, but most of the movements at the unit have an important mark of the union organization and the union officials themselves are the ones with a voice at the base. He affirmed: "We have created a position for the grassroots union that no one can ignore, an independent and supportive relationship with the center's board of directors. That is why, in my activities, instead of saying that the board of directors has created conditions for the union to operate, I will ask the board of directors if they need union support."

The Trade Union of Dinh Son Primary School (Anh Son) organized for workers to have medical examinations at a high-quality hospital. Photo: Diep Thanh

At Dinh Son Primary School, the mark of the trade union organization lies in the programs to care for union members and workers, especially during the Covid-19 outbreak. Ms. Vo Thi Dung - Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Vice Principal, President of the School Trade Union shared: “The physical and mental health of union members and workers is always the top concern of the School Trade Union, the periodic health check-up program is always a priority. After the outbreak, despite many difficulties, the School Trade Union has urgently built a general health check-up program for 40 union members and workers in the agency at an international hospital in Vinh City. From this program, 4 teachers in the school were diagnosed with cancer, of which 1 is being treated in Hanoi and the remaining 3 were detected in the early stages and treated in Vinh City”.

The story of the Dinh Son Primary School Union's medical examination not only made the people involved grateful and touched, but also made other grassroots unions more proactive in caring for the health of union members and workers. In addition, thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of the union executive committee, Dinh Son Primary School is also one of the units that does well in charity work, many activities to take care of the material and spiritual needs of teachers, staff and students, many achievements in professional competitions...

Anh Son District Labor Federation presented the Decision to establish a grassroots trade union during Workers' Month. Photo: DVCC

Like the above two units, in Thach Son commune, the commune union is almost the key organization in all activities and movements in the area, in charge of all construction projects, and presiding over all movements. The total number of union members is only 27 people, but those 27 people are a united, unified group, not afraid of difficulties or hardships to complete the assigned tasks.

Mr. Tran Van Cuong - Chairman of the Commune Union shared: "Although our force is small, we have a high consensus. In any difficult situation, we always share and support each other enthusiastically, work responsibly, proactively and creatively. That is what builds the prestige and position of the union organization in the eyes of the Party Committee and the government." To achieve that solidarity, the leading role of the Commune Union Executive Committee plays an extremely important "exemplary" role. Mr. Cuong himself is not only an enthusiastic Union Chairman but also a dedicated, capable and dedicated Chairman of the Farmers' Association and Vice Chairman of the Party Committee's Inspection Committee.

The role of the upper-level union

Behind strong foundations are exemplary, enthusiastic, close guidance and responsibility of the team.senior union officials.

Anh Son District Labor Federation gives gifts to union members in difficult circumstances. Photo: DVCC

During the first months of the year, facing the severe impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Anh Son District Labor Federation coordinated with the district Social Insurance to promptly and properly implement policies for workers and laborers in the district, promptly deploying grassroots unions to prepare documents to request support for union members who are eligible to support union members and laborers affected by the Covid-19 epidemic... In addition, the District Labor Union deployed a series of activities to support union members and laborers in difficult circumstances during the pandemic. This support and urgent and responsible resolution has had a positive impact on the material life of union members and laborers, a meaningful spiritual gift for union members and laborers.

After the epidemic situation stabilized, the District Trade Union played an important role in connecting labor supply and demand, continuously posting and sharing information on labor recruitment in industrial parks and enterprises in the province and district to workers. Along with the care content, Anh Son District Trade Union has implemented many practical welfare programs for union members and workers.

Leaders of Anh Son District Labor Federation presented gifts to workers during Workers' Month 2022. Photo: DVCC

Sharing about the role of the District Trade Union in building and promoting the strength of grassroots trade unions, Ms. Pham Thi Thuy Hang - Vice PresidentLabor FederationAnh Son district said: “In order to improve the quality of grassroots trade union activities, first of all, the District Labor Federation focuses on developing the grassroots trade union staff, promptly supplementing and perfecting trade union staff when there are personnel changes, ensuring continuous direction for trade union activities. In addition, we always pay attention, guide and closely direct grassroots trade union activities, especially during the time affected by the epidemic. Trade union activities are flexibly deployed in many forms such as online exchanges, conferences, seminars...

Ms. Hang also shared that demonstrating the position of the trade union in social activities, setting examples, praising grassroots trade unions for their good performance in activities and emulation movements is also very necessary. Recently, the District Trade Union organized a ceremony to launch an emulation movement to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the title Anh Son (1822-2022), the 60th anniversary of the separation of Anh Son district (1963-2023), praising 28 typical examples of cadres, civil servants, and workers in the health sector participating in the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic... In particular, 2 female health workers in the district were commended at the provincial level; 1 outstanding worker was commended at the Dialogue Conference between the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and workers and laborers...