Currently, the Vietnam Science and Technology Trade Union (VTC) is managing 54 affiliated trade unions with more than 82,650 union members. The jobs and lives of union members and workers are generally stable, with an average income of 10 - 15 million VND/person/month. material and spiritual life is cared for through cultural, artistic, sports activities, union meals, Workers' Month, Union Tet Market, union member welfare, etc.
In the 2023-2025 period, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and its affiliated trade unions have focused on performing well the function of caring for and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of employees. Activities to visit and give gifts to workers in difficult circumstances on the occasion of Lunar New Year, Workers' Month, Labor Safety and Hygiene Month; support the construction and repair of "Union Shelter", give savings books to workers; support people and support workers affected by natural disasters, floods... have been implemented practically and effectively. The total amount spent on the above activities at the Industry Union is more than 7 billion VND, at all levels of the Union is more than 31.5 billion VND.
The affiliated trade unions organize many activities such as giving gifts to celebrate the life of four mothers and mothers of workers on the occasion of the Lunar New Year; subsidizing and supporting employees who are sick, ill, have traffic accidents, have suffered damage due to natural disasters, floods; supporting workers who quit their jobs due to work reorganization with a total amount of tens of billions of VND; supporting health care for workers during the hot season...
The work of caring for the Lunar New Year has received great attention with the programs "Tet Sum Vay - Xuan Ket Ket", "Union Tet Market", "Union Meal". The total budget for Tet care of the whole industry reached over 20 billion VND. 100% of units pay full Tet salaries and bonuses; the average bonus for the career sector is from 5-8 million VND/person, the State-owned enterprise sector is from 15-20 million VND/person. Welfare programs for employees have been improved in both quantity and quality. The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and its affiliated trade unions have signed cooperation agreements and linkages with many partners to practically care for workers.
Every year, over 95% of cadres, workers, civil servants and laborers receive periodic health check-ups. Meals for employees are guaranteed to exceed the prescribed level. Cultural, artistic and sports activities are maintained regularly, creating an exciting atmosphere and strengthening solidarity in agencies and units.
The work of negotiating, dialogue and signing collective labor agreements (CLAs) has achieved many positive results with over 90% of agencies and units organizing CBCCVC conferences and employee conferences (2023: 89.16%; 2024: 90.70%; 2025: 91%). The business sector has developed and amended 629 collective labor agreements, 100% of which have more beneficial provisions for employees. occupational safety and health work has been seriously implemented; 100% of affiliated trade unions respond to the Month of Action on occupational safety and health; enterprises conduct environmental monitoring, occupational safety and health training and pay compensation for toxicity to employees.
