Chairman of the Trade Union of industrial parks and economic zones (IPs, EZs) of Dong Thap Nguyen Thanh Nhan said that in the first quarter of 2026, the workers' movement and trade union activities in 4 Industrial Zones and Clusters continued to be maintained, developed and achieved many practical results. Besides promptly propagating the Party's guidelines, policies, resolutions, policies and laws of the State, directives and resolutions of the Trade Union... , the Trade Union organization also closely follows the task of representing, caring for, and protecting the rights of union members, workers, and laborers (UM, W, LD)...
In which, Tet care activities are widely deployed with a total budget of billions of VND. Prominent is the program "Tet Sum vay - Spring of Gratitude to the Party" organized in 4 industrial parks with 2,000 union members participating with a total budget of 1.3 billion VND; Organizing gifts for more than 3,600 union members, workers, and laborers with an amount of over 1.9 billion VND. In addition, nearly 2,800 "Online Tet Market" vouchers were also supported for union members, workers, and laborers with an amount of over 1.7 billion VND.
Models such as "Trade Union Meals", "New Year's Eve Meals" with meals increased from 35,000 to 50,000 VND compared to daily meals... have continued to spread, contributing to connecting employees with businesses. Typically, the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year bonus is at 80 - 100% of the average annual salary, paying the 13th month salary; arranging for employees to take 9 days off according to regulations. In particular, 38 businesses organized lucky money for more than 28,700 employees, creating a joyful atmosphere at the beginning of the year.
Notably, in the first quarter, the Trade Union also promptly participated in coordinating to resolve a collective work stoppage of nearly 6,000 workers at a business in Tan Huong Industrial Park. The cause stemmed from disagreements on bonuses, minimum wages and labor contracts. Thanks to the coordination between the trade union, government and business, the case was quickly resolved.
Mr. Nhan also said that grassroots trade unions at enterprises also take advantage of the support of unit leaders, joining hands to organize many practical care and support activities, such as: arts performances, sports exchanges, landscape design contests, flower arrangement contests, Tet five-fruit tray decoration, culinary exchanges, Union member beauty contests, football and women's volleyball exchanges,... suitable to the actual situation at enterprises; helping over 28,500 union members, workers, and employees to relax, create a joyful and excited atmosphere before returning to celebrate Tet with their families...
