Nghe An: Quickly implement the spirit of Resolution 68 but must review carefully

This morning (October 27), a working delegation of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs led by Mr. Nguyen Tien Tung - Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs had a working session with the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs on the implementation of support policies for employees and employers facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the province.

Comrade Doan Hong Vu - Member of the Provincial Party Committee and relevant departments, branches and sectors received and worked with the delegation.

Delegates attending the working session. Photo: Thanh Nga

Seriously implement the spirit of Resolution 68

Immediately after Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP of the Government and Decision No. 23/2021/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister were issued, the Provincial People's Committee issued Plan No. 386/KH - UBND dated July 15, 2021 for implementation; immediately issued Decision No. 22/2021/QD - UBND dated August 9, 2021 on supporting workers without labor contracts (freelance workers) and some other special subjects. Since then, units and localities in the province have immediately deployed the work of reviewing and implementing the contents prescribed in documents of ministries, central branches and the province. Units and localities from the province to the grassroots regularly coordinate closely, properly perform the assigned functions, tasks and authorities.

Many groups of workers affected by the pandemic have benefited from the policy. Photo courtesy of Mai Hoa

Of the 12 policies implemented under Resolution 68, all have been thoroughly and promptly implemented. Of which, the policy to reduce occupational accident and disease insurance premiums has 7,155 units, with 155,487 employees, the amount reduced by October 25, 2021 is 14,245 million VND, reaching 34.1% of the estimated budget.

The policy of temporarily suspending contributions to the pension and death fund has been implemented by 13 units, corresponding to 821 workers, with a total amount of temporarily suspended contributions to the fund of 5.6 billion VND. The group of cash support policies according to Resolution No. 68 has 46,041 beneficiaries.

Regarding support for workers who temporarily suspend their labor contracts or take unpaid leave, 5,316 subjects have been approved; support for workers who have stopped working has been approved for 3,146 subjects; 23 subjects have been resolved to enjoy the policy for workers who have terminated their labor contracts but are not eligible for unemployment benefits; 9,565 children and people being treated for Covid have benefited from the policy to support children and workers being treated for Covid and in medical isolation.

Currently, 54 people who are art officials and tour guides are benefiting from the support policy for art officials and tour guide workers; 1,076 business households are supported.

Up to now, the whole province has had 26,731 freelance workers benefiting from the Support policy for workers without labor contracts; 21 enterprises and 1,624 workers benefiting from the loan policy to pay for work stoppage wages and production recovery wages.

Do it quickly but review carefully

Comrade Doan Hong Vu - Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs spoke at the meeting. Photo: Thanh Nga

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Doan Hong Vu - Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs affirmed: All policies of Resolution 68 have been promptly implemented by the industry in accordance with the direction and spirit of the Resolution. For policies directly affecting workers, the Department has conducted a thorough survey and coordinated with relevant departments, branches and sectors to make the most correct decision in approving policy beneficiary records.

In addition, communication work is always carried out one step ahead so that people understand the humanity of the policy and proactively approach the policy in accordance with regulations. The support for freelance workers has been accelerated, but there are also difficulties in allocating the budget for this group of subjects. In addition, many groups of subjects, including employers and businesses, have been given maximum conditions to access the policy, but as for vocational training policies, no businesses have yet accessed them because in reality, businesses do not have a need for vocational training for workers.

Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs concluded at the working session. Photo: Thanh Nga

Concluding the meeting, the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs requested: The industry and localities need to review workers outside the province, carefully survey the labor needs in the area and the workers who returned home during the recent epidemic. "The province is requested to prioritize the needs of the workers themselves, not only attracting them to solve jobs in the locality but also prioritizing large enterprises in the South. We are not "isolating", but prioritizing the development of the whole country's economy, preventing the disruption of the production chain" - Chief Inspector Nguyen Tien Tung emphasized.

The Chief Inspector also requested the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and related departments and branches to review business units. "It is necessary to confirm the percentage of financial autonomy of enterprises to promptly propagate to enterprises to access policies stipulated in Resolution 68, ensuring economic recovery for enterprises" - the Chief Inspector suggested.