Expanding the "common roof" of the Trade Union
According to the first quarter of 2025 from Tra Vinh Labor Federation, the development of union members recorded encouraging results. Nearly 800 new union members have been admitted, marking a strong step in expanding the union organization network. Along with that, 2 grassroots grassroots and 1 new union was also established, affirming the continuous efforts of the provincial Labor Federation in protecting the rights and improving the lives of workers.
In particular, the establishment of the Tieu Can driver's service union is a bright spot, demonstrating deep concern for the informal labor group, especially transport service drivers.
Mr. Nguyen Duy Phuong, a member of the Union, said that in the past, his work always had many potential risks, and there was no support when facing difficulties. But since joining the Union, he feels much more protected and secure. Not only receive legal support, trained in safe driving skills... but most importantly, feel the companionship of an organization representing their rights.
I am no longer alone on my way to making a living. By joining the union, I also get updated information about labor rights, participate in collective activities, and create attachment to people in the same situation. I feel like I am a part of the protected and supported working community" - Mr. Phuong added.
The joy of joining the "common home" of the Trade Union also spread to workers at the Trade Union of Solagron Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company in Cau Ngang district.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan - a worker at the company - expressed: "I am very excited to become a union member. I believe that the trade union will be a solid support, helping us protect our rights and proposing that the Board of Directors of the company improve working conditions for the better.
Promoting the development of Trade Unions, protecting informal labor
Speaking with Lao Dong, Ms. Tran Thi Kim Chung - President of Tra Vinh Provincial Federation of Labor - said that according to the 2025 plan, all levels of trade unions in the province set a goal of developing 7,500 union members and establishing 10 unions, focusing on informal labor.
According to Ms. Chung, the Provincial Federation of Labor identifies informal labor as a vulnerable group and lacks protection. Therefore, developing trade unions is an urgent task.
The wishes of the unions are not only to help protect their rights but also to provide essential services such as insurance, legal support and vocational training programs. This is a way for the Trade Union to ensure that all workers, whether formal or informal, enjoy basic rights and have development opportunities.
The Tra Vinh Provincial Federation of Labor has implemented many propaganda and training activities to raise workers' awareness of their rights when joining the Trade Union. The provincial government and the community also play an important role in supporting this work, creating favorable conditions for unions to operate effectively.
The success of the Service Union you drunk, I drove the urinary needy to prove the effectiveness of this model. With the efforts of the provincial Labor Federation, the support of the government and the community, the informal workers in Tra Vinh will be protected and have a more stable and fair working environment.
