On the afternoon of August 22, the working group of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (Confederation of Labor) led by Ms. Thai Thu Xuong - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, worked with the Confederation of Labor of Tien Giang province on union membership development, Establish a grassroots union in 2024.
At the meeting, Mr. Le Minh Hung - Chairman of the Confederation of Labor of Tien Giang province - said that currently, in Tien Giang province there are 137,762 trade union members/139,045 labor workers. In the first 7 months of 2024, trade unions at all levels have established 29 grassroots trade unions and unions, developing 12,626 new union members.
According to Mr. Hung, to achieve the goal of developing trade union members and establishing new grassroots trade unions, the Confederation of Labor of Tien Giang province has established a Steering Committee for union member development and establishment of grassroots trade unions.
The Steering Committee will help the Standing Committee of the Labor Confederation of Tien Giang province develop both term and annual implementation plans; Urge and support trade unions at all levels in the area in carrying out the above tasks. At the same time, the Labor Confederation of Tien Giang province will advise the Tien Giang Provincial Party Committee to direct Party committees at all levels to strengthen leadership in developing union members and establishing grassroots trade unions.
“In addition, the Labor Confederation of Tien Giang province also organizes training on communication skills among union officials. The Confederation of Labor at district level and equivalent in the area organizes professional training for grassroots trade union officials. Through training sessions, we aim to equip and update new knowledge for union officials. Thereby, helping union officials improve their skills and expertise and promptly propose new solutions in leadership and direction of union activities" - Mr. Hung said.
Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Ms. Thai Thu Xuong - Standing Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor - requested the Confederation of Labor of Tien Giang province to continue to direct the direct superior unions at the local level to review and grasp information. information that businesses are eligible to establish a grassroots trade union or trade union.
In addition, closely coordinate with relevant authorities to check enterprises' compliance with labor and social insurance laws. At the same time, carry out the task of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of trade union members and workers to affirm that the union is truly a reliable support for union members and workers.
Earlier in the morning of the same day, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Thai Thu Xuong visited and worked with the grassroots Trade Union of Pungkook Company Limited - My Tho Branch and visited workers and got information about their daily life, employment and income.
