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.
Trade Union Law (amended) adds "armor" to protect union members
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The Trade Union Law (amended) passed by the National Assembly is the result of persistent development from the voices of a large number of union members and workers over the past time.
Awarding Certificates to 20 Lao People's Army Trade Union Officers
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Hanoi – On the afternoon of November 27, the 2024 training course for Lao People's Army officers on trade union work in the army closed.
Trade Union Law adds conditions to care for workers
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An Giang - With many new points, the Trade Union Law (amended) adds conditions for Trade Unions to respond to the care of union members and workers in the new situation.
Establishment of the Ship Repair and Mechanical Union
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Phuoc The Commune Ship Repair and Mechanics Union was established by Tuy Phong District Labor Federation, Binh Thuan with 11 members.
Handing over a kitchen worth 200 million to students in Dien Bien
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The Civil Servants' Trade Union of Dien Bien province coordinated with Emulation Block No. VII (Vietnam Civil Servants' Trade Union) to inaugurate and hand over a kitchen worth 200 million VND.
Social Funds and Charity Funds are always supported by agencies
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On November 27, a preliminary review of 5 years of establishment, arrangement, organization and operation of Social Funds and Charity Funds of Trade Union organizations took place.
Training of People's Public Security Union officers in Quang Ninh
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Quang Ninh - On November 27, in Ha Long City, the People's Public Security Trade Union organized a knowledge and skills training course for key union officials in 2024.
Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs: Draft Law on Employment is a complex project
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Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said that the draft Law on Employment is a complex project and hopes that the law will continue to innovate, contributing to social security work.
Summary of Hai Phong Workers' Technical Innovation Contest
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Hai Phong - On the morning of November 27, the Hai Phong City Labor Federation organized a summary of the Technical Innovation Contest among union members and employees of the city in 2023-2024.
Foreign workers are allowed to join trade unions
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Foreign employees working in Vietnam are allowed to join and participate in trade union activities at grassroots trade unions from July 1, 2025.
Grasp the mindset to take care of Tet suitable for each member
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With the motto "Solidarity and unanimity so that all union members and workers can have a happy Tet", Can Tho City's Trade Union at all levels is actively reviewing and grasping the thoughts and aspirations to organize appropriate care activities for each union member and worker on the occasion of Tet and Spring.
Quang Nam promotes vocational education for mountainous workers
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Through vocational education policy communication sessions, Quang Nam promotes vocational training and career conversion for mountainous workers.
Preparing Tet early for disadvantaged workers in Binh Duong
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The direct superior trade union in Binh Duong has implemented a plan to take care of Tet 2025. At the grassroots level, trade unions have also started to review difficult cases, contact to order gifts, prepare vehicles to take workers back to their hometowns for Tet...
Maintain union dues contribution rate at 2%
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The Trade Union Law (amended) maintains the trade union fee contribution rate at 2%, while adding the Trade Union's right to supervision and social criticism.
Di Linh established another enterprise union
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Lam Dong - Di Linh District Labor Federation has just established a new enterprise union with 45 members.
