This is the first union under the Confederation of Labor of Thieu Hoa district to be established and is also the first foundry trade union in Thanh Hoa.
Tra Dong village bronze casting trade union was established with 111 members, the interim Executive Committee includes 7 members; Artisan Le Van Bay was elected interim President.
According to Mr. Nguyen Minh Canh - Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa Province's Confederation of Labor, the establishment of Tra Dong Village Bronze Casting Trade Union has many meanings, including the purpose of gathering artisans and workers in the bronze casting craft village of Thieu commune. Focus on trade union organization.
Accordingly, the union has the function and duty to care for and protect the legitimate rights and interests of its members; Support knowledge, science and technology, search for markets to improve product quality and income for workers; organize cultural activities, sports, and community events to connect members and improve the spiritual life of union members; contributing to promoting the development of the bronze casting industry, preserving and promoting traditional local cultural values.
On this occasion, Thanh Hoa Provincial Labor Federation presented 15 gifts to union members and awarded a budget of 5 million VND to support initial operations for the union.