Multiplying joy from the policy of supporting workers' accommodation costs

Mr. Phan Van Nghia (Chairman of the Trade Union, VSIP Nghe An Company Limited)

Businesses actively support workers

Our company is one of the first enterprises in the province to complete the application forworkerto receive this support package and is also one of the first units in VSIP Industrial Park to receive support money. This is thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of the human resources staff in the company. Immediately after receiving instructions on the necessary procedures from the authorities, you have clearly understood the process and procedures and promptly disseminated and guided employees to complete the documents in accordance with regulations. Most of the employees in my company received a support amount of 1.5 million VND for 3 months by bank transfer. Sooner or later, when that support money reaches the employees, it brings joy and meaningful encouragement.

As beneficiaries of this humane policy, we are not only grateful for the Party and State's policies but also very appreciative of the dedication of the company's staff.

Workers in VSIP Nghe An Industrial Park are looking forward to receiving housing support money soon. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Ms. Dang Thi Lanh (Human Resources Officer, Gia Nhat Plastic Co., Ltd. - Nghi Loc)

A fair and meaningful policy

Immediately after the guidance document was issued, my colleagues and I deployed it to union members and workers. We completed the documents and sent them to the Social Insurance for approval on June 18, and sent them to the District Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs on June 20.

After 2 months, on August 16, I was called to receive the support of 15 million VND for 10 employees of the company. Immediately after receiving the money, we distributed it directly to the employees, everyone was very excited. Of the 10 employees eligible to receive the support money on this occasion, 6 were Vietnamese and 4 were foreign employees. In fact, there is a significant difference in the circumstances and living standards of these 2 groups of employees. Vietnamese employees who live in rented houses are often those with more difficult and struggling circumstances. As for foreign employees, the support of 1.5 million VND is not a large amount compared to their income and housing costs, but they were very grateful for the State's care and concern for employees. Above all, the policy implementation process was very fair, impartial, and without discrimination.

Ms. Mai Khanh Huyen (Employee, Gia Nhat Plastic Co., Ltd. - Nghi Loc):

Surprise gift for mom

For me, the amount of 1.5 million VND received from the support policy for workers renting accommodation in industrial parks is truly a big and meaningful gift. Coming from Ha Tinh to work here, I am currentlycurrently rentingin Nghi Xa commune for 600 thousand VND/month, the support amount is equivalent to nearly 3 months of rent. However, I decided to send this gift to my mother and not use it for myself.

A year ago, my family experienced a major change. My father had an accident and was bedridden. My mother became the main breadwinner of the family, taking care of my father and raising and educating my two younger siblings. It is not often that we workers receive such an unexpected amount of money in addition to our salary, so it has both economic and spiritual significance. My mother will definitely be very happy to receive this gift.

For workers, the support money from the State's policy is very meaningful. Photo: Diep Thanh

Ms. Vi Thi Xuan (Employee, Woosin Vina Co., Ltd.)

Glad I qualify for support

During the Covid-19 pandemic, our family of 2, husband, wife and 2 children, had a difficult life. Right after hearing the first information about the policy to support workers' housing rent, my husband and I had high hopes. The job after the pandemic is now more stable, but with the salary of a worker, we still have to be very frugal to be able to cover our living expenses. Therefore, we are very happy that we are eligible to receive support. Around my place of residence, some workers in other companies have received support money, sooner or later we will also receive it.

For workers like us who have school-age children, receiving financial support before the new school year is very meaningful. That money will help us save a considerable amount of money to pay for school fees and buy books for our children.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nguyet (Human Resources Officer, Sang Woo Vietnam Co., Ltd.)

Workers look forward to receiving support every day.

With a large number of employees, our HR department spent a lot of time and effort to complete the support application. After screening, our company had a total of 98 cases eligible to receive support money according to Decision 08/2022/QD-TTg dated March 28, 2022 of the Government. These workers are eagerly waiting to receive this support money, many of them follow information about the policy every day on the media, regularly meeting with the HR department to ask if the money has arrived yet.

According to the latest information we have, the authorities are finalizing the procedures to complete the support payment in August and we have also informed the workers. Hopefully this goal will be achieved.

Many workers hope to receive financial support before the new school year. Photo: Diep Thanh

Diep Thanh (written)