Many incentives are higher than the law
I look forward to Tet, because this is the first time I have received gifts and bonuses at the end of the year, Mr. Ngo Van Chi Tam - a union member of the Trade Union of Apache Vietnam Shoes Company Limited - shared with excitement about the moment years see ears of the attractive reward system that he had previously heard from friends.
Accordingly, all union members, workers, and laborers (CN, NLD) are rewarded with 13th month salary, gift baskets, and many cultural and sports activities... In general, Tet is for employees to take care of both materially and spiritually.
When we heard about this issue, Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Han - Chairwoman of the Trade Union of Apache Vietnam Shoes Company Limited - immediately said: "That is the truth, but not enough. Because in reality, union members, employees, and workers here receive more benefits than that.
In addition to gifts and bonuses for Tet, there are also visits, allowances for difficulties, gifts for holidays... "There are many regimes higher than the law", Ms. Han emphasized.
After listing the list of additional benefits, such as: 4 days of mourning leave for four mothers and children; receive an additional 5% increase for those with a basic salary outside the salary scale, or support of 25% of salary and payment within 26 days from the date the employee has an accident... Employees, employees also have the opportunity to receive additional bonuses from the initiative bonus regulations.
Accordingly, all employees in the company have the right to register initiatives and initiatives that help save over 3.5 million VND or more are rewarded in cash.
In particular, female workers also have their own regimes, such as: being able to take a 10-minute break from eating 10 minutes early during pregnancy from the 18th week; being supported with allowances when having young children to go to the nursing home; being given 30 minutes off/day (maximum 3 days/month) during menstruation... It is known that the total amount of this care is up to more than 13 billion VND/year.
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Most of the increased support levels are based on the implementation of the Grassroots Democracy Regulations, Ms. Han revealed about the achievements of the Trade Union organization in caring for union members, employees, and workers. In which, the Trade Union chose dialogue as a breakthrough. "Because only with frank dialogue can employers fully understand the difficulties and problems of employees," Ms. Han shared. Accordingly, the Trade Union included this content in the working program at the Labor Conference and 3 annual periodic dialogues.
From these dialogues, many legitimate recommendations have been boldly expressed by union members, employees, and employees and have been considered and resolved promptly by employers. Typically, improving the cooling system, reducing factory temperatures; adjusting the portion size and quality of shift meals; adding protective equipment...
However, to achieve this is not a simple journey. For 100% foreign-invested enterprises, implementing the Grassroots Democracy Regulations is always a big challenge, Ms. Han recalled. With the timely direction of the superior Trade Union, along with regularly innovating the content and methods of operation, proving the indispensable position and role of the Trade Union organization in building harmonious labor relations..., the Executive Committee of the Trade Union has gradually persuaded the Company's Board of Directors to trust and accept the application of many preferential regimes.
In reality, this not only contributes to minimizing arising conflicts, but also strengthens confidence so that employees can work with peace of mind in a spirit of dedication and creativity, making the company's production activities more effective.
With this practical approach, the Trade Union of Apache Vietnam Shoes Company Limited was recognized by the Dong Thap Provincial Federation of Labor as a typical example in caring for employees and selected as a presentation on the topic "Solution for the Trade Union to participate with employers in implementing the Grassroots Democracy Regulations" at the 1st Dong Thap Provincial Trade Union Congress, term 2025-2030 as a way to share experiences to spread the work of caring for employees in depth, effectively and practically with many provisions with higher benefits than the law.
