Workers with dream salaries

Individuals who strive

At Minh Anh Kim Lien Garment Company (Bac Vinh Industrial Park, Vinh City), there are workers whose salaries range from 14 million VND/month or more. Like Ms. Le Thi Xuan (born in 1994, from Hung Nguyen), who has worked for 9 years at Minh Anh Kim Lien Garment Company, she has always been evaluated asWorkerhighly skilled, hard-working, diligent, and dedicated to her work. That effort brings her a monthly salary of about 14-17 million VND; for example, in July 2024, her salary was 17.7 million VND, and before that, in June 2024, her salary was 14.7 million VND.

Ms. Xuan shared: “My current job is to check product quality and classify by size. Because I have been doing this job for many years, my productivity is quite good. Besides, I maintain discipline in my work, from time to attitude. With urgent orders, I do not hesitate to stay overtime to complete them, even with small children. My family is also always sympathetic and creates the best conditions for me to go to work.”

Compared to other businesses in Nghi Loc district, the average income of workers at Apex Nghe An Shoe Company Limited is considered high. Among them, there are many unskilled workers with incomes ranging from 10 million VND/month. As a simple worker in the forming department (shoes), Mr. Le Van Truong (born in 1989) receives a salary of 12 - 13 million VND/month. Sharing his experience, Mr. Truong said: "With stable orders like today, in the company there are many workers who can achieve the same salary as me, just need to be diligent, hard-working and not afraid of overtime when the company needs. With this salary, I can take care of my family and cover my living expenses in a stable way."

Also at Apex Nghe An Shoe Company Limited, many ordinary workers have a total income of 12 million VND/month, higher than the monthly salary of some management and administrative staff. "I have been with the company since its inception, working my way up from an ordinary worker with a modest basic salary. After a period of learning, effort, and diligence, I was promoted to the position of team leader by the company's leadership," worker Nguyen Thi Men shared.

Although it has only been in operation for over a year, and workers have almost no seniority allowance, many workers at Gaiwach Vietnam International Apparel Co., Ltd. can still be confident about their income. Worker Tran Thi Lanh Thuy (born in 2005) shared: “After graduating from high school, I decided to go to work immediately and worked seasonally at another garment company. Currently, I am working in the handicraft department of Gaiwach Vietnam International Apparel Co., Ltd., with a salary of 9 million VND or more. As of November 2024, my income is 10 million VND/month for 10 hours of work per day, including overtime from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Not yet married, such an income is okay for me. For skilled and high-productivity women in the sewing lines, the average income is always 10 million VND/month or more...”.

With an income level considered ideal in Nghe An, most workers and laborers feel satisfied with their current jobs, are always ready to contribute and want to stay with the business for a long time.

Decent treatment, timely recognition

During the economic recovery period, in addition to the efforts of workers and laborers, satisfactory wages also come from the State's wage reform policy and appropriate treatment from enterprises.

Having worked in many FDI business environments, Ms. Nguyen Thi Que - in charge of human resources at Gaiwach Vietnam International Apparel Co., Ltd. said: "Unlike other businesses, our company does not recruit seasonal workers, does not provide vocational training, but only recruits skilled sewing workers, this is the basis for applying a fair salary for workers right from the first days of employment. In addition, we calculate income based on work performance, including product quality and completion speed. At each stage, there is a barcode for each product so that workers can proactively calculate their salary, and at the same time, let workers decide to work overtime voluntarily... These transparent, clear, and open factors have created a vibrant working environment with dedicated efforts and dedication to work."

With the same spirit, at Minh Anh Kim Lien Garment Company, exemplary workers with high salaries are regularly shared publicly for everyone to know. Mr. Phan Dinh Tai - Chairman of the Trade Union of Minh Anh Kim Lien Garment Company shared: "We organize activities to honor and commend high-income workers every month. These workers deserve to be honored and spread. This not only has the meaningtimely encouragementfor the efforts of employees, but also create a competitive atmosphere in the company, bringing positive effects in attracting and recruiting".

Another common point in the above mentioned businesses is the guarantee of orders. In order for workers to have a stable income, overtime allowance and productivity, business leaders have made efforts to find orders and affirm their brand against competitors.

With the new salary policy applied from July 1, 2024, along with satisfactory treatment from businesses, it is hoped that workers and laborers will soon have an "ideal" salary without having to "dream".