Labor productivity in Nghe An is only 64.28% of the national average.

Attending the seminar were representatives of the Trade Union University; the Standing Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation; representatives of provincial departments, branches, sectors and units; Labor Federations of districts, cities and towns and representatives of a number of enterprises in the province. Photo: Cong Kien

In recent times, Vietnam's labor productivity has improved significantly. Labor productivity in 2016 reached 84.4 million VND/worker (equivalent to about 7,398 USD), and by 2021 it will reach 171.3 million VND/worker, more than double that of 2016. However, compared to other countries in the region and the world, Vietnam's labor productivity is still low.

According to the Projectsolve the problemfor workers in Nghe An province in the period of 2021 - 2025, labor productivity of Nghe An province in 2020 is 75,812 million VND/person/year, an increase of 29,226 million VND (1.63 times) compared to 2015; The average growth rate of labor productivity in the period of 2016 - 2020 is 9.8%/year.

Labor productivity in Nghe An province is still low, only 64.28% of the national average. Photo: Archive

The average income of workers in the enterprise sector is 5,722 million VND/person/month, an increase of 1.45 times compared to 2015. However, the quality of the labor force has not met the requirements of the economy.labor marketdomestically and internationally. Notably, labor productivity is still low, only 64.28% of the national average; labor skills and soft skills of workers are still limited.

At the seminar, representatives of 4 units presented papers on the following issues: Current situation and solutions for trade unions to improve labor productivity in enterprises; the role of trade unions in coordinating with employees.use of labor; negotiate, dialogue and propagate to raise awareness for union members, contributing to improving labor productivity...

Representative of the Trade Union of An Hung Group Joint Stock Company spoke at the seminar. Photo: Cong Kien

Also at the program, delegates discussed and exchanged ideas on solutions to improve labor productivity in the provinces.businesssuch as innovating technology and management methods; improving working conditions and environment and improving the material and spiritual life of workers; opening foreign language classes for workers and teaching Vietnamese to foreign managers to enhance communication and understanding to improve work efficiency...