Ms. Neang Na, a member of the Trade Union of Tri Ton Health Center (An Giang) shared that the 14th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union for the 2026 - 2031 term took place successfully. The success of the Congress is reflected in the comprehensive assessment of the results of implementing the Resolution of the 13th Congress, clearly defining the goals, tasks and breakthroughs for the 2026 - 2031 term. The Congress proposed many solutions to build a comprehensively strong Vietnam Trade Union organization, improve the effectiveness of representing, caring for and protecting the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers (NLĐ); and at the same time promote the pioneering role of the working class in the cause of innovation, digital transformation and national development.
Entering the new term, union members, workers, civil servants and laborers nationwide place high expectations on the strong innovation of the Trade Union organization. First of all, the Trade Union needs to continue to affirm its role as a reliable support for laborers, promptly grasp their thoughts and aspirations to protect their legitimate rights. Along with that is to improve the quality of welfare programs, and care for their material and spiritual lives.
Workers also expect the Trade Union to take the lead in supporting the improvement of professional qualifications, professional skills, adaptability to digital transformation and changes in the labor market. Emulation movements, especially the movement "Good labor, high productivity, good income" launched in the new term, will create motivation for them to promote initiatives, technical improvements, contributing to improving labor productivity and socio-economic development.
Chairman of the grassroots trade union of Tri Ton Medical Center - Nguyen Thi Phien - expressed that in the process of working at the unit, the medical staff team always strives to successfully complete the task of caring for and protecting people's health. However, there are still some difficulties and obstacles affecting the lives and working psychology of employees.
Through monitoring dialogues at the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress, Ms. Phien hopes that the State will continue to research and adjust salary policies in accordance with the specific occupations of the health sector, ensuring an income level commensurate with professional qualifications, workload and occupational pressure; consider increasing professional preferential allowances, duty allowances, epidemic prevention allowances and other specific regimes for medical staff; have mechanisms to support increased income for officials and employees at public health facilities, especially at the grassroots level and in difficult areas.
Ms. Phien also proposed to fully ensure the rights to social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance for employees according to regulations. Consider preferential policies or appropriate retirement regimes for medical staff working in hazardous environments, high pressure and at risk of occupational exposure.
In addition, Ms. Phien proposed priority policies for medical staff to access social housing and public housing programs. Pay attention to arranging social housing funds in areas near hospitals and medical centers to create favorable conditions for medical staff to stabilize their lives and feel secure in their work. Simplify procedures for review and expand the beneficiaries of housing support policies for health sector officials and employees.
In addition, Ms. Phien also hopes that there will be more policies to encourage, motivate, and honor medical staff to improve their position and attachment to the profession. Increase investment in facilities and medical equipment, reduce work pressure and improve the quality of medical examination and treatment. Organize health care programs, psychological support for medical staff, especially for those who regularly work in high-pressure environments. Create conditions for medical staff to be trained and foster to improve their professional qualifications, access new techniques and have career development opportunities. Have policies to attract and retain high-quality medical personnel, especially at grassroots health facilities, remote and isolated areas.
