Trade Union News

Social housing accelerates development right from the beginning of the year

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After many years of struggling with procedures, land funds and mechanisms, 2026 is witnessing a clear movement: Many localities simultaneously "get into the rhythm" of social housing (NƠXH) development. From Hanoi to Thai Nguyen, construction sites are starting, dossiers are being received, and the target of hundreds of thousands of apartments is set with unprecedented high determination.

Businesses lack people, labor is still difficult to find satisfactory jobs

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At the beginning of 2026, the labor market is bustling again after the Lunar New Year holiday, but supply and demand are still "out of balance", causing jobs to both recover and reveal many difficulties.

Recruiting in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of 2026 needs an additional 36,807 workers

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Ho Chi Minh City - Many businesses in Ho Chi Minh City are promoting recruitment work at the beginning of the new year, with a total recruitment demand of 36,807 workers.

Da Nang puts social housing projects into the "green channel

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Bringing social housing (NƠXH) projects into the "green channel", Da Nang City sets a target to complete 4,979 units in 2026. This is an effort by the government to solve the housing needs of thousands of workers who are living in cramped boarding houses, helping workers stabilize their lives.

Committing to income to buy social housing, removing difficulties for workers

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The Government has just issued Resolution 66. 15/2026/NQ-CP to remove obstacles to the development of social housing (NƠXH). Accordingly, people whose land and housing are recovered for national defense, security or public interest purposes but have not been compensated with houses and residential land to buy or rent-purchase NƠXH do not have to draw lots and do not need housing or income conditions.

Grassroots trade unions visit and give gifts to workers in especially difficult circumstances

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Bac Ninh - The Trade Union of Luxshare-ICT Company Limited (Vietnam) visited and presented gifts to workers in especially difficult circumstances in Lao Cai.

The Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union of Industry and Trade took place on December 18-19

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300 official delegates will attend the 5th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union for the 2025-2030 term.

CIC Trade Union for the 2025-2030 term - innovating methods of operation, enhancing care for union members

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The grassroots trade union of the National Credit Information Center of Vietnam (CIC) held the 4th Congress of trade union delegates for the 2025-2030 term.

Distribution and use of collective welfare for workers fairly and reasonably

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HCMC - The Trade Union of Printing Joint Stock Company No. 7 will coordinate with the government to distribute and use collective welfare for workers fairly and reasonably.

Ms. Phan Thi Hien continues to be Chairwoman of the Binh Minh Private Kindergarten Union

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Quang Tri - The Congress of the Binh Minh Private Kindergarten Grassroots Union has trusted Ms. Phan Thi Hien to continue to hold the position of Chairwoman of the Grassroots Union.

Mr. Doan Thin holds the position of Chairman of the Trade Union of Quang Tri Traffic Consulting Joint Stock Company

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Quang Tri - The Trade Union Congress of Quang Tri Traffic Consulting Joint Stock Company has entrusted Mr. Doan Thin to hold the position of Trade Union Chairman.

Da Nang workers need more housing in industrial parks

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Da Nang - Union members and workers recommended that the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor invest in housing for workers in industrial parks.

Striving for at least 50,000 initiatives of workers in Da Nang to be applied

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Da Nang - The City Labor Federation sets a goal for the coming term, striving to have at least 50,000 initiatives of union members and workers applied.

Information on labor registration according to Decree 318

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Decree No. 318/2025/ND-CP details a number of articles of the 2025 Employment Law related to labor registration and the labor market information system.

Nghe An launches train safety model in Hung Chau commune

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Nghe An - The railway industry coordinates with schools and veterans' associations to launch a self-management model, building a safe, green, clean and beautiful railway line.

Promoting the sharing of information and experience on trade union activities

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Hanoi The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation have just held a meeting.

Support for a company in Hai Phong whose 12,000 m2 of factory was burned down

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Hai Phong - On the morning of December 15, the City Labor Federation visited, encouraged, and supported Oanh Van Company Limited - the unit that suffered damage due to the fire.

Online job trap targeting Vietnamese workers

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Vietnamese workers who want to work abroad are increasingly becoming targets of online scams, as bad guys take full advantage of the desire to change their lives and the frustration of job seekers.

TKV Trade Union innovates for workers

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In the period of 2023-2025, TKV Trade Union will step up welfare care, launch emulation and innovation, and affirm the role of a fulcrum for workers in the Coal and Mineral Industries.

Improving skills, opening up jobs

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Workers in the agricultural and rural areas of Tuyen Quang province currently account for over 60%. Vocational training and digital transformation skills for this area will contribute to improving the quality of human resources.