Listen, answer questions, create the best conditions for business development

Attending the conference were comrades: Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Tu Phuong - Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation; representatives of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, Department of Transport, Provincial Social Insurance, Management Board of the Southeast Economic Zone, Nghe An Electricity Company...

Businesses attending the meeting. Photo: Thanh Nga

The conference is held annually to resolve difficulties and obstacles, and to answer recommendations and proposals from trade union organizations in FDI enterprises in implementing policies for workers.

In 2017, Nghe An had 22 FDI enterprises that established trade unions with nearly 25,000 union members. FDI enterprises and enterprises with a large number of workers have taken good care of implementing policies for workers, ensuring their obligations to the State.

According to the report by the Provincial Labor Federation, in 2017, FDI enterprises ensured enough jobs for workers. Wages and social insurance were paid on time by enterprises. Provision of personal protective equipment for workers was strictly implemented.

Last year, through the conference meeting with enterprises, the union representatives of the units proposed 12 groups of issues, which were basically resolved. However, there are some issues that have not been completely resolved such as: ensuring traffic safety and order, building urban traffic infrastructure; electricity and water issues at enterprises.

Working hours of workers at Wooin Vina Co., Ltd. Photo: My Ha

Hot answers to business questions

At the conference, leaders of FDI enterprises affirmed Nghe An province's efforts in improving the investment and business environment and raised many recommendations and questions.

Trung Lai Gas Lighter Manufacturing Company Limited (Hamlet 18b Nghi Lien) and Em-Tech Vietnam Company Limited(Block 2 area, Vinh Tan ward) reflects that power outages are still occurring, affecting production.

In response to the opinions of businesses, the leaders of Nghe An Electricity Company affirmed that the power outage was not desired by anyone and hoped that businesses would understand the unforeseen and unavoidable situations. In the coming time, Nghe An Electricity Company will try to make a detailed plan to ensure electricity production for businesses and ensure the safety of the power grid in all areas where businesses are located.

Meanwhile, WITH VINA Company Limited (Do Luong) said:Recently, there have been some workers who have paid social insurance for a period of time and have completed procedures to receive one-time social insurance benefits. When the workers return to work and pay social insurance again, the social insurance agency requires a decision to receive one-time social insurance benefits. However, when workers receive a decision to receive one-time social insurance benefits, few keep that decision to submit it and most have lost it.

Prex Vinh Company Limited (Do Luong) again raised the issue of employees comparing information in the Social Insurance Book and discovering that the information was inaccurate, causing misunderstandings...

The opinions of the enterprises were answered and clarified by Ms. Le Thi Dung - Deputy Director of the Provincial Social Insurance.

Ms. Le Thi Dung also clarified the recommendations on the settlement of benefits for employees whose children have to be hospitalized, as proposed by enterprises in Do Luong. Ms. Dung said: Based on Circular No. 14 of Vietnam Social Security, the hospital discharge papers must have the name of the mother, father, or guardian. The industry will then direct the Do Luong District Social Security to work directly with the District Hospital to provide detailed instructions for employees.

Regarding questions about paying insurance for foreigners, a representative of Nghe An Province Social Insurance said that there is currently no guidance so it will collect according to the time prescribed by the Law (January 1, 2018).

Comrade Huynh Thanh Dien gave a speech at the conference. Photo: Thanh Nga

Listening to business

Speaking at the conference, comrade Huynh Thanh Dien affirmed that last year, enterprises have contributed greatly to the economic restructuring of the province; increasing budget revenue in the area. Thanks to the efforts of enterprises, in 2017, Nghe An achieved the highest comprehensive results, such as GDP growth of 8.25%, budget revenue of over 12,500 billion, this result had a significant contribution from FDI enterprises.

He also requested that relevant agencies listen to and properly resolve the legitimate recommendations and proposals of businesses.

On this occasion, comrade Huynh Thanh Dien congratulated businesses and workers in FDI enterprises. Photo: Thanh Nga

At the same time, on behalf of the provincial leaders, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee promised to continue efforts to improve the investment environment, upgrade infrastructure to attract more businesses to invest in the area and hoped that businesses would pay attention to ensuring policies for workers and activities of trade unions.

He also suggested that the Provincial Federation of Labor should collect recommendations and proposals from businesses and submit them to competent authorities to soon have a plan to thoroughly resolve the legitimate recommendations of businesses.