Trade Union News

One more month of maternity leave, female workers have time to take care of children and recover health

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From July 1, 2026, female workers who give birth to their second child will have a 7-month maternity leave, an increase of 1 month compared to current regulations.

Thank you letter

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The Executive Committee of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has sent a letter of thanks after the event of the XIV Vietnam Trade Union Congress for the term 2026 - 2031, taking place from June 3 - 5, 2026, which was very successful. Lao Dong Newspaper respectfully publishes the content of the letter.

An Giang Trade Union strongly focuses on grassroots levels, practically caring for workers

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An Giang Trade Union prioritizes resources for direct care activities at enterprises, workplaces, workers' dormitories, and areas with many workers.

More than 2,000 Hai Phong trade union members attend a series of exciting sports activities

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Hai Phong - On June 14, the Trade Union of Duong Kinh and Hung Dao wards organized a series of sports activities to celebrate the success of the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress.

82% of job seekers in Hanoi are in the 25-54 age group

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According to the Hanoi Employment Service Center, in June 2026, up to 82% of job seekers in the Capital were in the 25-54 age group.

Leaders of Vietnam General Confederation of Labor visit and wish Vietnamese Heroic Mothers a Happy New Year

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The leaders of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) wish to continue promoting the "Repaying gratitude" movement in the Trade Union organization.

Lao Cai Trade Union supports union members at 37 Trade Union Shelters

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In 2024, Lao Cai Provincial Labor Federation supported 1.2 billion VND to build and repair 37 "Union Shelters" for union members and workers.

More than 500 subsidies and Tet gifts given to workers in Le Chan district, Hai Phong

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On the morning of January 10, the Le Chan District Labor Federation (Hai Phong) held a conference to summarize the work of 2024 and the program "Tet Sum Vay - Spring of gratitude to the Party" 2025.

Industrial park workers hope to work overtime to have a full Tet holiday

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With just over half a month left until Lunar New Year 2025, many workers at boarding houses near Thang Long Industrial Park (Dong Anh, Hanoi) hope to work overtime to earn more income and prepare for a full Tet.

Binh Duong: Deploying many solutions to develop and reach 1.2 million union members

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Binh Duong province currently has 4,151 grassroots trade unions (UCs) with 770,237 union members. According to the Resolution of the 11th Congress of Binh Duong Provincial Trade Union, the province strives to develop union members to reach 1.2 million union members by 2028.

More than 3 billion VND to take care of Tet for employees of Hai Phong Industry and Trade sector

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Hai Phong - On the morning of January 10, the Hai Phong Industry and Trade Union organized the program "Tet Sum Vay - Spring Gratitude to the Party 2025".

More than 124,000 union members successfully purchased goods at the online Trade Union Tet Market

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Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Ha - Member of the Presidium, Head of the Labor Relations Department of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor - said that from December 20, 2024 to January 9, 2025, with a convenient and simple purchasing method, the efforts and responsibilities of trade unions at all levels, more than 124,000 union members successfully purchased goods at the online "Trade Union Tet Market 2025" program (program).

Nearly 100 gifts to Railway workers

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Quang Binh - Nearly 100 gifts were given to union members and railway workers at the program "Tet Sum Vay - Spring Thanks to the Party".

Tet bonuses in all types of Hai Duong enterprises have increased

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Hai Duong - According to the Provincial Labor Federation, salaries and bonuses for workers during Tet tend to increase.

Mr. Pham Trong Nhan was elected Chairman of Binh Duong Labor Federation

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Mr. Pham Trong Nhan - former Director of the Department of Planning and Investment of Binh Duong province - has just been elected Chairman of the Binh Duong Provincial Federation of Labor.

Through the support level for Lunar New Year At Ty in Binh Thuan

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Binh Thuan - State officials, civil servants, employees, workers, armed forces soldiers, and commune-level officials are supported with 2 million VND for Lunar New Year.

Expanding the right to join the Union from July 1, 2025

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The 2024 Trade Union Law extends the right to establish, join and operate trade unions to people “working without labor relations” in Article 5.

Lao Cai Industry and Trade Union summarizes work in 2024

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On January 9, the Lao Cai Provincial Industry and Trade Union held a conference to summarize the work in 2024.

Danang Trade Union Tet Market offers up to 50% discount for workers

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The 2025 Trade Union Tet Market Program organized by the Da Nang City Labor Federation has nearly 80 booths with discounts from 5 - 50% and many other gifts.

Winning gifts, unexpected joy for workers

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Tien Giang - Gifts from the lucky draw program contribute to encouraging union members and workers on the occasion of Tet At Ty 2025.