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Nghe An's newspapers and radio and television stations won the B prize and the Encouragement prize at the 5th "Helping Hands of the Trade Union" writing contest.

Diep Thanh November 21, 2025 11:55

On the morning of November 21st, at the headquarters of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, in coordination with the Vietnam Journalists Association and the Labor and Trade Union Magazine, organized the Award Ceremony for the 5th "Trade Union Embrace" Writing Contest, 2025.

Attending the event were Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung - Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, along with representatives from relevant agencies and organizations, and a group of authors and prominent figures.

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Overview of the awards ceremony for the "Trade Union Embrace" writing contest. Photo: Thuy Diep

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, gave an overall assessment of the competition.

The competition was divided into two categories: professional journalists and amateur writers. Regardless of the category, the entries all affirmed the profound humanistic values ​​of the Trade Union organization, a place of connection and companionship.careand inspire workers, so that each union member becomes even more attached to and proud of their organization.

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Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, speaks at the event. Photo: Thuy Diep

The most frequently discussed topics and content in the articles concern difficult living conditions, serious illnesses, accidents, the journey of searching for children, and the struggle to reclaim one's own life... all of which are cared for and supported by the Trade Union and its officials. This care is provided with a sense of responsibility, but above all, with the warm feelings of humanity towards one another.

"The embrace of the trade union" can be the dedicated union officials who wholeheartedly support union members and workers; it can be the image of the trade union organization at a specific unit, enterprise, or agency. All of these are vivid proof of the role of the trade union as a solid support system, a compassionate embrace that sows seeds of hope and affirms that: within the common home of the trade union organization, no one is left behind.

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The panel discussion "Extending the Circles of Trust and Love" at the awards ceremony. Photo: Diep Thanh

Despite the restructuring and streamlining of the trade union organization over the past year, with many grassroots unions having to be dissolved or merged, the more than 1,100 entries from all regions demonstrate the unwavering trust of union members and workers in the trade union organization.

Based on these positive results and impacts, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung suggested that the Magazine continue to advise and propose to the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and the Vietnam Journalists Association to continue coordinating with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to organize the competition in the coming years. At the same time, he proposed launching and promoting the competition widely through mass media.

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The work "Solving the 'problem' of migrant workers in the new situation" by authors Thanh Nga, My Ha, and Diep Thanh won the Encouragement Prize in the competition. Photo: Thuy Diep
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The work "The imprint of trade unions in building worker security" by authors Diep Thanh, Thanh Chung, and Phan Trang won the B prize in the competition. Photo: Thuy Diep

After two rounds of preliminary and final judging, the jury selected the best works to award 3 A prizes, 5 B prizes, 8 C prizes, and 15 consolation prizes. In addition, there were awards for inspiring characters and characters that created a strong emotional impact.

With serious investment and a close adherence to practical realities,Newspapers and radio and television in Nghe AnIt won two awards at this year's competition. Specifically, the work "Trade Union imprintThe work "In Building Worker Security" by authors Diep Thanh, Thanh Chung, and Phan Trang won the B prize, and the work "Solving the 'Problem'"migrant workersThe essay "In the New Situation" by authors Thanh Nga, My Ha, and Diep Thanh won the Encouragement Prize. All the winning entries were in-depth articles vividly reflecting the outstanding models and activities of trade unions at all levels in Nghe An province.

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