Determination to exceed targets
In 2026, the Trade Union of Industrial Parks and Economic Zones of Dong Thap is assigned the target of developing 10,000 union members and establishing 5 grassroots trade unions. To date, the unit has admitted more than 9,000 union members and established 3 grassroots trade unions. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Chairman of the Trade Union of Industrial Parks and Economic Zones of Dong Thap - said that it is expected that in September, 2 more grassroots trade unions will be established in Sa Dec Industrial Park, determined to exceed the set target.
According to Mr. Nhan, more than developing union members to "beaut" the numbers is improving the effectiveness of Trade Union activities. The unit will continue to innovate approach methods, especially increasing time to go to businesses, workshops, and boarding houses to grasp actual needs; focusing on taking care of core issues such as salaries, meals, social insurance, labor safety and cultural life. In parallel, Zalo and Facebook platforms are maximized to survey, propagate and receive feedback.
As soon as the grassroots trade union was established, care activities were immediately implemented such as visiting in difficult times, caring for Tet holidays, supporting female workers, protecting legitimate rights... This is the core factor affirming the value of the organization.
Workers may not remember the conferences, but will always remember the support of the Trade Union in difficult times. That is an important shift from the mindset of developing union members by targets to developing union members by faith. When feeling practical benefits, joining the Trade Union will be a voluntary choice to find a solid support in work and life" - Mr. Nhan assessed.
Understanding job characteristics, living conditions
A lesson learned by Dong Thap trade union levels is that it is not possible to apply one way to all subjects. To gather workers, first of all, it is necessary to understand the job characteristics, living conditions and specific needs of each group.
In Cao Lanh ward, from surveying the characteristics of each occupational group, the Trade Union has established the Lottery Ticket Seller Union with 50 members and the E-commerce Union with 30 members.
For lottery ticket sellers, close issues such as life, health, and support when facing difficulties are concerned. Meanwhile, e-commerce operators have needs for online sales skills, product promotion, digital platform use and risk avoidance in the online environment. From there, the way of advancing is also adjusted to suit.
Activities such as "Happy Meal", "Meaningful Market", free water supply points... are implemented not only to care for but also to create space for union members to meet, share and stick with the organization. Cao Lanh's approach shows that when the Trade Union starts from the real needs of workers, gathering will be easier to create consensus.
In Hong Ngu ward, union member development work starts from reviewing sources. The Trade Union coordinates with state management agencies to grasp the list of businesses, addresses, industries, and the number of workers to classify, identify potential units and develop appropriate approach plans.
In My Tho ward, coordination with the government and state management agencies to update newly established businesses and the labor situation is also focused on. When there is early information, the Trade Union can proactively develop propaganda and mobilization plans.
