Strengthening cooperation between the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions in Gyeonggi Province and Nghe An Trade Union
On the afternoon of November 4, a seminar was held between the Korean Trade Union Confederation, Gyeonggi Province headquarters, and the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation, to exchange experiences in trade union activities and issues related to Vietnamese workers in Korea.
Federation DelegationKorean Trade UnionGyeonggi Provincial Regional Headquarters was headed by Mr. Min Han Gi - Head of Administration Department. Welcoming the delegation, on behalf of Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation, there was comrade Kha Van Tam - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Chairman of Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation; Representatives of Nghe An Provincial Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department and Provincial Labor Federation Committees.
The friendly cooperation relationship between Nghe An province and Gyeonggi province was established in 2009 and re-signed in 2014. Gyeonggi province is the most important region in terms of politics, economy and culture in Korea, with the most developed economy. This province is also where many Vietnamese and Nghe An workers come to live and work.
Nghe An's economic situation has seen positive growth in recent years, especially attracting foreign direct investment with positive results, rising to 8th place out of 63 provinces and cities by the end of 2024. Currently, there are 24 projects of Korean enterprises in Nghe An, with a total investment capital of nearly 170 million USD, creating jobs for about 15,000 workers. Nghe An is also one of the localities with many workers going to work in Korea, with more than 5,000 people from 2018 to present.
At the seminar, the two units presented the organization and results of the Union's activities in the past time. Accordingly, Nghe An Union also shared the challenges and difficulties of the organization in the new context. More information aboutTrade Union CongressAt the 20th Nghe An Provincial Congress, term 2025-2030, representatives of Nghe An Trade Union also shared about the operational orientation in the period 2025-2030 and key tasks.
At the same time, the two units had in-depth discussions on issues of mutual concern such as organization and experience of trade union activities in Korean enterprises; regulations and experience in protecting trade union officials in Korea; Exchanges on Vietnamese workers in Korea such as recruitment regulations, the situation of Vietnamese workers in Gyeonggi, the interest of Korean trade unions in Vietnamese workers, the right to join trade unions, etc.
Concluding the meeting, Mr. Kha Van Tam expressed his joy at receiving the delegation of the Korean Trade Union Federation in Gyeonggi Province. Looking back at the 15-year process of exchange and development cooperation, the Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation believes that the event will be a meaningful turning point in the relationship between the two provinces and the cooperation between Nghe An Trade Union and Gyeonggi Provincial Trade Union will increasingly develop.
The discussion took place in a friendly and open atmosphere, ending with a gift-giving ceremony.