Nghe An Labor Federation: Online dialogue for the cause of trade union organization

On the morning of July 26, implementing the policy of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor on the theme of 2021:"Improving the quality of grassroots union staff"On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the founding of Vietnam Trade Union (July 28, 1929 - July 28, 2021), Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation organized a meeting with the President of the grassroots trade union.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Thong, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, presented flowers to congratulate the Provincial Federation of Labor on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. Photo: DT

At the Vinh City bridge, there were comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, comrade Phan Thi Hoan - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Business Sector of Nghe An Province, and representatives of the Management Board of the Southeast Economic Zone. Due to the impact of the epidemic, the conference was held online with the participation of 200 Chairmen of the Enterprise Sector's grassroots trade unions representing nearly 3,000 Chairmen of the grassroots trade unions in the province.

The conference took time to review the glorious journey of the Vietnam Trade Union over the past 92 years, in which the Nghe An Trade Union played an important role.

Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation Kha Van Tam awarded the "For the cause of building the Trade Union organization" Medal to 4 exemplary trade union officials. Photo: DT

Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation Kha Van Tam emphasized: Nghe An Labor Union is making efforts, promoting the spirit of creativity, overcoming difficulties, concentrating intelligence, enthusiasm, solidarity with union members and workers of the province, actively contributing to the task of economic and social development, maintaining national defense and security, building the Party and government of Nghe An province increasingly strong.

Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation currently has 536 enterprise-level trade unions, with 67,934 union members, affiliated to 29 industry unions and district-level labor federations. Of which, the state-owned enterprise trade union sector has 32 units; the non-state enterprise trade union sector has 504 units. The number of trade unions in 100% foreign-owned enterprises is 34 units.

Vice President of the Provincial Federation of Labor Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi shared about Resolution No. 02-NQ/BCT dated June 12, 2021 of the Politburo on Innovation of organization and operation of Vietnam Trade Union in the new situation. Photo: DT

On this occasion, the conference also listened to Resolution No. 02-NQ/BCT dated June 12, 2021 of the Politburo on Innovation of organization and operation of Vietnam Trade Union in the new situation; collective bargaining skills, collective labor agreements.

The Chairman of the grassroots trade union enthusiastically participated in asking many questions to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Federation of Labor. Photo: DT

To prepare for the Meeting with the Presidents of the Enterprise Unions, the Nghe An Provincial Federation of Labor conducted a survey at enterprises and sent written comments to 536 enterprise unions. Based on the opinions and recommendations of the grassroots unions, the conference received and answered questions related to 12 groups of issues on union finance, union member welfare, inspection work, emulation and rewards, office work, union organization building, propaganda and education, women's activities, legal policies and labor relations, etc.

At the conference, the Chairmen of the grassroots trade unions spoke enthusiastically, asking many questions to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Federation of Labor and were thoroughly answered by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Federation of Labor. Regarding seeking help in ensuring their rights, union members and workers can access the websites of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (www.congdoan.vn) and the Nghe An Provincial Federation of Labor (www.laodongnghean.vn) to receive advice, answers and support completely free of charge.

Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Chi Cong answered questions from the Chairmen of grassroots trade unions at the conference. Anh: DT

Summarizing the conference, Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor Kha Van Tam highly appreciated the content and significance of the conference, acknowledged the enthusiastic participation of trade unions at all levels, and shared the difficulties and concerns of the grassroots trade union chairmen. The Chairman also pledged that the Provincial Federation of Labor will always accompany and support grassroots trade unions in their operations.

On this occasion, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor also awarded the Medal for the Cause of Building Trade Union Organizations to 4 individuals.