Trade Union News

Nearly 30,000 people apply for unemployment benefits

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Ho Chi Minh City - In March 2026, nearly 30,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City submitted applications for unemployment benefits.

Khanh Hoa exploits resources from older workers

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As the young labor force gradually declines, instead of considering this a challenge, Khanh Hoa is shifting direction, considering middle-aged and elderly workers as an important resource for long-term development.

Proposal to relax regulations on holiday swaps so that workers can have continuous leave

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Regulations on compensatory days are still "rigid", making it not feasible to swap working days to extend holidays; many opinions suggest that it should be relaxed in a more flexible direction.

Dak Lak Trade Union to honor typical union member and employee families

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Dak Lak - It is expected that the provincial trade union will honor 25 typical union member and employee families in the period 2021 - 2026.

5 locations to submit applications for direct unemployment benefits in Hanoi

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Hanoi Employment Service Center has announced the submission of applications for unemployment benefits directly at 5 satellite job exchanges.

Hai Duong innovates vocational training for rural workers

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Hai Duong - The Provincial People's Committee has just issued a Plan to implement innovation in vocational training for rural workers in the province.

Checking culturally standard units and businesses

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Hanoi - On December 17, the Thach That Labor Federation announced that it had scored 148 cultural agencies, units, and enterprises in 2024.

Policy to encourage early retirement in Ca Mau

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Civil servants, public employees, communal officials... in Ca Mau are entitled to a policy of encouragement to quit their jobs before retirement age if they meet the prescribed conditions.

Tet bonus in Lao Cai is highest 100 million, lowest 200,000 VND

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The highest Tet bonus in 2025 for workers in Lao Cai is 100 million VND, the lowest is only 200,000 VND.

Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation excellently completed 17/17 targets

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Nghe An - On the afternoon of December 17, the Provincial Federation of Labor held the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee, term 2023-2028. Mr. Kha Van Tam, Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor chaired the meeting.

Da Nang Lunar New Year 2025 bonus highest 700 million VND

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The highest Lunar New Year bonus in 2025 in Da Nang is 700 million VND, belonging to the private enterprise sector.

360 businesses in Dong Nai give Tet bonuses of 1-1.5 months' salary

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Dong Nai - 360 enterprises with a large number of workers have reported giving Lunar New Year bonuses of 1 - 1.5 months' salary to employees in 2025.

Improving democratic status for environmental and urban workers

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A grassroots trade union in Binh Thuan improves the implementation of grassroots democracy regulations to ensure workers' rights and interests.

On the basis of legal propaganda for union members

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Lam Dong – Bao Loc City Labor Federation has visited each facility to propagate the law to thousands of union members and workers.

Over 700 businesses in Ninh Binh have long-term social insurance debts

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Ninh Binh - In the province, there are currently more than 700 units and enterprises owing social insurance with a total amount of over 101 billion VND.

3 industries predicted to have labor shortages in 2025

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It is forecasted that by 2025, there will be a shortage of human resources in 3 industries. To seize job opportunities, workers should choose a suitable major that has prospects and matches their interests.

Tet bonus in Bac Lieu is highest at 51.2 million, lowest at 500,000 VND

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The highest Tet bonus in 2025 for workers in Bac Lieu is 51.2 million VND, the lowest is only 500,000 VND.

Training on Law on implementing democracy at grassroots level

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Hanoi - On December 17, more than 3,000 officials working in democracy at units in the banking sector attended a training course on the Law on implementing democracy at the grassroots level.

Tet 2025, TKV spends more than 30 billion VND to take care of workers' lives

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Quang Ninh - In order to show gratitude to workers, TKV and TKV Trade Union have implemented a plan to take care of the Lunar New Year 2025 with a total budget of more than 30 billion VND.

Deployment throughout the system to implement the Trade Union Law (amended)

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On December 16, the Vietnam Banking Trade Union (VBTU) held its fourth Executive Committee Meeting for the 2023-2028 term. The meeting was attended by Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Phan Van Anh. Mr. Dao Minh Tu - Permanent Deputy Governor of the State Bank, Chairman of the VBTU - chaired the meeting.