In recent years, in parallel with the task of representing and protecting the legitimate and legal rights and interests of union members and workers, the Dong Thap Provincial Trade Union at all levels has always identified housing for union members in difficult circumstances as a key and continuous task.
In the period of 2023 - 2025, the Trade Union Shelter Program continues to affirm its profound humanitarian significance, becoming a solid support, adding confidence and motivation for union members and workers to work with peace of mind and stay with the Trade Union organization for a long time.
The Dong Thap Provincial Federation of Labor has synchronously deployed many forms of mobilization, calling for the cooperation of union members, workers, businesses and organizations and individuals inside and outside the province to contribute to the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund - Dong Thap Branch. From that consensus, in the period of 2023 - 2025, the provincial trade unions at all levels have mobilized 15,998 billion VND, clearly demonstrating the spirit of mutual love, social responsibility and union affection.
From this fund, 338 houses have been supported for construction and repair for union members and workers with difficult housing circumstances; of which 29 houses have been repaired, with a total support cost of about 16 billion VND.
In particular, in 2025, the Provincial Federation of Labor will launch a competition project to build 100 Trade Union Shelters to welcome the Party Congresses at all levels and the 1st Dong Thap Provincial Party Congress.
As a result, the Program has supported the construction and repair of 131 houses, exceeding the registration target by 31%, with a total cost of 7.61 billion VND. Each house is not only a place to shelter from the rain and sun, but also a vivid symbol of the concern and support of the Trade Union organization for union members and workers.
Not stopping at funding support, many grassroots trade unions have also proactively mobilized more social resources, supported working days, construction materials, thereby reducing costs, improving the quality of the project, helping union members soon stabilize their housing.
Ms. Bui Thi Yen Luong's family (6 people, raising 4 young children) has an average income of just over 2.3 million VND/person/month. Previously, the whole family had to live with her parents-in-law in cramped, degraded conditions.
Thanks to the support of 60 million VND from the Dong Thap Golden Heart Social Charity Fund Branch, 15 million VND from the Difficult Subsidy Fund of Vinh Hoan Joint Stock Company and the contribution of the family, the new solid house, area of 63 m2, with a total cost of about 200 million VND has been completed, bringing joy and peace of mind to the whole family.
In the coming time, the Dong Thap Provincial Federation of Labor will continue to promote the Trade Union Shelter Program, replicate the warm homes of gratitude throughout the province; thereby spreading the spirit of solidarity and sharing among union members and workers.
