Trade Union News

VGCL proposes a plan to increase the highest regional minimum wage by 9.8% compared to 2026

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On the afternoon of June 23, the National Wage Council held its first session to exchange views on the regional minimum wage plan for 2027.

Leaders of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour visit and give gifts to union members and workers in Ca Mau

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Ca Mau - The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has presented 30 gifts to union members and workers in difficult circumstances with a total budget of 30 million VND.

Phu Tho commends 60 typical families of workers, civil servants, and laborers

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Phu Tho - On June 23, the Provincial Labor Federation organized a Conference to commend typical families of workers, civil servants, and laborers (CNVCLĐ) in the period 2021 - 2026.

Postpartum health care benefits for female workers in 2026

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Postpartum health recovery and recovery regime is one of the rights of female workers participating in social insurance.

3 loopholes that put unemployment insurance at risk of being exploited

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The situation of workers who have jobs but still receive unemployment benefits is identified as stemming from 3 "loopholes" in data management and supervision.

Establishment of grassroots trade unions in Tu Liem ward

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Hanoi - On June 21, Tu Liem Ward Trade Union said it had established a grassroots trade union of Vietnam Technology Solutions Joint Stock Company.

Dong Hieu Commune Trade Union mobilizes to establish 2 grassroots trade unions

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Nghe An - Dong Hieu Commune Trade Union mobilized to establish 2 more grassroots trade unions, expected to develop about 205 union members.

The journey to establish your own bravery

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To bring vivid footage and authentic news in the digital age, the sharpness of the pen is not enough. Behind modern journalistic works is the breathtaking pace of work of multimedia reporters - people who are willing to carry cameras and wade through harsh sunlight and thunderstorms to fight for every minute of publication, becoming a bridge to protect the rights of workers. For me, a 9X generation reporter, it is not just work, but a journey to establish my own bravery.

Spreading Vietnamese family values from typical worker and civil servant homes

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Ho Chi Minh City - On the evening of June 20, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor commended 95 typical families of workers, civil servants, and laborers nationwide.

Carriages carrying the affection of miners

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Every long holiday, especially Tet, at coal mines in Ha Long, Cam Pha, Uong Bi or Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh province, a familiar image appears: convoys of cars line up to leave the coal area, taking workers and relatives back to their hometowns for holidays and Tet.

The voice of workers is always present in Lao Dong Newspaper

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On the occasion of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day June 21, many grassroots trade union officials expressed their respect for Lao Dong Newspaper - a press agency that always accompanies union members, workers and trade union organizations.

Memories of once "going to demand" wages with workers

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After the reflections of Lao Dong Newspaper, many workers said they had received their wages back. This companionship helps workers become more attached to the Trade Union organization.

Handover of Yen Bai GTVT Hospital is prolonged due to lack of agreement on the reception plan

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Lao Cai - Although the Ministry of Finance has transferred all assets of Yen Bai GTVT Hospital to local management, the handover process has not yet been completed.

Protecting the rights of workers early and remotely

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The information reflected from the reality of Lao Dong Newspaper has contributed to protecting the salary rights of millions of workers nationwide, both in specific cases and in the policy-making process.

More than 2,000 workers in Ho Chi Minh City receive free health check-ups and legal advice

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Ho Chi Minh City - More than 2,000 workers and laborers working in Ho Chi Minh City will receive health check-ups, disease screening and free legal advice.

Commending 95 typical families of workers, civil servants, and laborers nationwide

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Ho Chi Minh City - On the evening of June 20, the "National Typical Workers' and Civil Servants' Families" commendation ceremony took place, organized by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL).

Bad news

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Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hau, born on February 18, 1934 (mother-in-law of comrade Hoang Thi Kim Chung - Deputy Chief of Office cum Deputy Head of Social Work Department of Lao Dong Newspaper) passed away at 2:50 PM on June 20, 2026 (ie May 6, Binh Ngo year), at the age of 93.

Ready for the Legal Consulting Program for thousands of workers

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The Free Legal Consulting Program for about 3,000 workers organized by Lao Dong Newspaper in coordination with units, scheduled to take place at the end of June 2026, is an activity to effectively implement Directive No. 58-CT/TW dated January 10, 2026 of the Secretariat "On strengthening the Party's leadership in propaganda, political, ideological, and legal education for workers in the new situation" and practically celebrate the success of the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress, term 2026 - 2031.

Another grassroots trade union established in Phu Tho

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Phu Tho - The Provincial Labor Federation said that the Hanoi Center for Nursing People with Meritorious Services (located in Thanh Thuy commune) has organized a Congress to establish a grassroots Trade Union (CĐCS).

21 businesses recruit at Yen Tu Ward Job Fair

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Quang Ninh - Yen Tu Ward Job Fair 2026 attracts more than 500 participants and 21 businesses directly consulting and recruiting workers.