Supporting union members in difficult circumstances
In An Thanh ward, Shyang Hung Cheng Co., Ltd. (producing sports shoes) with about 7,500 workers. Mr. Mai Thanh Tuyen - Chairman of the company's grassroots trade union - said that in Workers' Month 2026, the trade union reviewed the lives of union members, visited and presented gifts to workers suffering from dangerous diseases and difficult circumstances; and also gave more milk to supplement nutrition.
The grassroots trade union also organized free health check-ups for nearly 400 workers, including tests, examinations, and disease prevention counseling. The company organized sports festivals, encouraging employees to exercise. Workers with young children are given conditions to send their children to the company's kindergarten...
In Tay Nam ward, 3F Viet Food Co., Ltd. has about 350 workers. Recently, the company's grassroots trade union coordinated with businesses to give gifts to union members in difficult circumstances, and birthday gifts to union members with birthdays in May 2026. At the same time, units coordinated to organize the "Trade Union Meal" program for 300 union members and workers. The meal has a total value of 60,000 VND/portion with many delicious dishes. Through the program, business leaders and workers ate rice together, chatted, and strengthened solidarity.
According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thinh - Deputy Director of 3F Vietnam Food Co., Ltd., the company always considers employees as the core factor determining the sustainable development of the business.
The company coordinates with grassroots trade unions to improve a safe working environment, invest in equipment, and minimize risks in production" - Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thinh shared.
Caring for freelance workers
In recent months, trade unions of communes and wards in the North of Ho Chi Minh City have promoted the development of trade unions, supporting freelance workers.
In Ben Cat ward, the Ward Trade Union organized a ceremony to announce the decision to establish Ben Cat Lottery Ticket Union with 70 members. The unit has mobilized businesses to donate 2 wheelchairs to union members with disabilities and give gifts to union members in difficult circumstances...
In Bau Bang commune, the establishment of the Bau Bang commune lottery ticket trade union with nearly 50 union members has also just been launched. This is an important milestone, showing the concern of the Trade Union organization for workers in the informal sector, creating conditions for workers to be gathered, cared for, and protect their legitimate rights and interests.
According to the Bau Bang Commune Trade Union, the establishment of a trade union during Workers' Month 2026 shows the companionship and sharing of the Trade Union organization with workers on the journey of making a living and stabilizing life.
Mr. Luu The Thuan - Chairman of Bau Bang Commune Trade Union said that selling lottery tickets is a very special profession, this job helps many disadvantaged people have income to cover their lives. When workers join the trade union, union members will have a place to live, be cared for and protected like official sector workers.
Through records, most of the union members participating in the trade union are mobile lottery ticket sellers far from home, and their lives are still difficult. Joining the Trade Union organization, workers are happy and excited.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhanh (52 years old, from Dong Thap) shared: "Being able to participate in the Trade Union organization, I am very excited. From now on, we have a place to live, support each other in difficult times and are taken care of by the Trade Union.
