From a dilapidated house to a solid home
In the memory of male worker Thach Da Ra (Tra Cu commune, Vinh Long province), the old house used to be a constant worry for many years. For more than 7-8 years in a row, the three fathers and sons had to live in a leaf house that had deteriorated over time. Every time it rained, water leaked right in the location of the only bed, making the sleep of the three fathers and sons never complete.
At that time, the house was leaking, I was still tired as an adult, looking at my children having to endure the same situation, I was very heartbroken. There were nights when I slept, I secretly shed tears, not daring to let my children know" - Mr. Da Ra confided.
With an income of about 7-8 million VND/month, he has to cover all kinds of living expenses, raise two children to study and worry about medicine money whenever his children are sick. Accumulating to repair or build a solid house is therefore always a distant dream.
The turning point came when his family's circumstances were supported by the Trade Union organization through the Trade Union Shelter program. In 2025, the new house was completed, helping the three fathers and children have a more solid place to live.
No longer having to worry about the roof leaking every time it rains, Mr. Da Ra has more motivation to stabilize his life, continue working and taking care of his children.
A support for workers to settle down
Not only Mr. Da Ra but for many direct production workers, when income is only enough to cover daily life, building a solid house is still a distant dream.
Ms. Duong Thi Ngoc (Phu Huu commune, Can Tho city) - is such a case. As the main breadwinner in a family of 5, while her husband and son do freelance work, her income is mostly spent on essential living expenses. “For many years, my family has lived in a seriously degraded house. The front of the house is under construction, the surrounding walls are temporarily covered with rotten, rusty corrugated iron sheets. Looking at the house deteriorating day by day, I have wanted to repair it many times but economic conditions do not allow it,” Ms. Ngoc recalled.
And then, Ms. Ngoc's long-awaited dream was finally realized by the Trade Union. The new house not only brought her family a safe place to live but also relieved some of the long-standing burden of worry. Recalling the day of moving into the new house, Ms. Ngoc could not hide her tears of happiness: "The thing I feel most clearly at this time is peace. From now on, the family will no longer have to stay up all night worrying about storms and heavy rain.
Each Trade Union Shelter given not only has material significance but also demonstrates the practical companionship and care of the Trade Union organization for union members and workers in difficult circumstances. For workers who still have many livelihood burdens, a solid home is also a fulcrum for them to stabilize their lives, feel secure in their work and continue to take care of their families.
