Trade Union News

Subjects not eligible for early retirement according to Decree 178

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Reader Tan Anh asked: For which subjects is the early retirement policy not resolved under Decree 178?

Hung Vuong Commemoration Day holiday schedule in 2025

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Reader The Anh asked: What is the specific schedule for Hung Vuong's Commemoration Day holiday in 2025 for workers?

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor listens to the opinions of Inspection Committees at all levels

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Nghe An - On the morning of February 24, the working delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor worked with the Provincial Federation of Labor to evaluate and improve the quality of the activities of the Trade Union Inspection Committee.

May Dialogue, highlight of Workers' Month 2025

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One of the main activities of Workers' Month 2025 is the "May Dialogue" Program. This will continue to be an opportunity for the parties to make recommendations, discuss and resolve issues of concern about life and work.

The union continues to propose salary increases for medical staff

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On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnam Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 - February 27, 2025), Lao Dong Newspaper reporters had an interview with Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thanh Binh - Chairman of the Vietnam Health Trade Union (photo) - about caring for union members and workers in the industry.

Establishing more non-state grassroots trade unions in Binh Thuan

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Binh Thuan - Tuy Phong District Labor Federation announced the decision to establish the grassroots Trade Union of Binh An General Joint Stock Company.

Workers are attached to the company thanks to sharing and full care

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Although production activities are still difficult, the Board of Directors and the Executive Board of the Trade Union of An Giang Vegetables and Foodstuffs Joint Stock Company still take full care of the regimes and policies, showing their sharing with the workers. Therefore, the workers are attached to the company like a big family...

Training on emulation and rewards for union officials

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Kien Giang - 65 trainees are Union officials in charge of emulation and reward work and grassroots union accountants in U Minh Thuong district.

Opening of the Military-level Competition for Excellent Grassroots Trade Union Chairmen

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Hanoi - On October 7, the Political Directorate of the Vietnam People's Army opened the 2024 Army-wide Competition for Excellent Grassroots Trade Union Chairmen.

Regulations on voluntary social insurance participation according to Decree 134

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Ms. Vu Thu Ha (Hanoi) asked: My mother was born in 1969 and currently wants to pay voluntary social insurance. What is the payment procedure? At what age will my mother receive her pension?

Hoa Binh Provincial Labor Federation trains nearly 100 officials on Bidding Law

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Hoa Binh - On October 7, the Provincial Federation of Labor announced that it had just organized a training conference on the Law on Bidding for nearly 100 union officials.

Honoring exemplary families and high achieving students

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198 families of outstanding workers, civil servants, and healthcare workers and 149 students with the highest achievements were honored at the event that took place on the morning of October 7.

Refresh competitions to improve teamwork skills

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The contest "Searching for Trade Union - Dong Da Youth Union Talents 2024" organized by the Dong Da District Labor Federation, Hanoi City in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the district ended on October 5 but brought a lot of knowledge as well as impressions to union members, youth, and workers.

Dual benefits of collective bargaining agreements

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Previously, collective labor agreements in enterprises in industrial parks in Bac Ninh province mainly focused on funerals, organizing cultural and sports activities, etc., but now they focus more on issues such as salary increases, income, subsidies, allowances, bonuses, shift meals, paid leave, etc.

In the third quarter of 2024, more than 285,000 new union members were admitted

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Since the beginning of the year, the work of developing union members and establishing grassroots trade unions has been focused on, directed and implemented by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.

Impressive “Connecting Run” for Da Nang workers

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In its first organization, the running race “Connecting Steps – 2024” brought an unforgettable experience to more than 600 non-professional athletes who are workers in Da Nang City.

More than 5,469 billion VND to support people affected by storm No. 3

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Up to now, the Vietnam Transport Trade Union Charity Fund has received more than 5,469 billion VND to support people affected by storm No. 3.

Prolonged flooding in Giao Long Industrial Park, workers upset

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When it rains heavily for a long time, the drainage cannot keep up, causing some locations in Giao Long Industrial Park to be flooded, making workers frustrated because it affects their travel.

Workers increase dramatically, Quang Ngai still has no social housing

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The demand for social housing for workers in Quang Ngai is increasing as the number of workers in economic zones and industrial parks continues to increase. However, this locality is still lacking social housing for low-income people.

Workers in difficulty after storm in Quang Ninh need support

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Quang Ninh - The union has stepped in to help workers in difficulty after the storm, however there are still many cases that need long-term attention so they can soon stabilize their lives.