Trade Union News

Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Anh Tuan spoke at the conference. Photo: Chan Phuc

Newly established 1,030 grassroots trade unions, developed 144,600 union members

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In the first 6 months of 2026, the emulation cluster of city LDFs has newly established 1,030 grassroots trade unions (CĐCS), developing 144,600 union members.

Dong Thap launches the movement "Good labor, high productivity, good income

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Dong Thap - Trade unions of industrial parks and economic zones launch the movement "Good labor, high productivity, good income".

Collectives of grassroots Trade Unions were commended and rewarded. Photo: Doan Hung

Quang Ninh establishes 84 grassroots trade unions in the first 6 months of the year

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Quang Ninh - In the first 6 months of 2026, trade union levels in the province have newly established 84 grassroots trade unions, taking care of and supporting more than 10,500 turns of union members and workers.

Propaganda on drug prevention and control for 130 workers of Forestry Industry and Import-Export Joint Stock Company. Photo: Tuyen Quang Trade Union

Propaganda on drug prevention for workers in Tuyen Quang

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Tuyen Quang - On June 19, Tuyen Quang Provincial Labor Federation organized a conference to propagate drug prevention and control for 130 workers of Forestry Industry and Import-Export Joint Stock Company.

Overview of the conference. Photo: Thai Nguyen Trade Union

Equipping skills for more than 140 trade union officials in Thai Nguyen

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Thai Nguyen - On June 19, the Thai Nguyen Provincial Labor Federation organized a professional training class for more than 140 key trade union officials of grassroots trade unions in the Southern Industrial Park.

The method of calculating salary adjustment as the basis for compulsory social insurance payment is specifically regulated in Decree 158. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Adjusting salaries as the basis for compulsory social insurance contributions according to the new decree

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Adjusting salaries as the basis for compulsory social insurance contributions is regulated in detail in Decree 158/2025/ND-CP.

Low-lying minimum wages make many workers disadvantaged when returning home

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Many workers who return to their hometowns to work or change jobs share that they have to pay lower social insurance due to changes in regional minimum wages.

Tet Sum Vay. in 2025 organized by the Trade Union of Industrial and Export Processing Zones. This is one of 40 trade unions directly above the grassroots level and the title of trade union cadre has terminated operations. Photo: Kieu Vu

Resuming the positions of union officials of 40 unions directly above the grassroots level

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Hanoi The positions of union officials of 40 direct superior unions at the grassroots level for the 2023-2028 term of Hanoi have officially ended.

Placing a signboard to welcome the Party Congress on the Tam Dao 02 Drilling rig in the emulation movement. Photo: Lan Nhi

The 60-day and night peak emulation movement

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The Trade Union of Petroleum Mechanical Engineering and Industry Company Limited coordinated to summarize the 60-day and night emulation movement.

Regional minimum wage in the new Phu Tho province after the merger from 1.7.2025. Photo: Khanh Linh

Regional minimum wage in the new Phu Tho province after the merger from 1.7.2025

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Reader Nguyen Hai Yen (Phu Tho) asked: "After the merger of the three provinces of Hoa Binh, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, what is the regional minimum wage in the new province of Phu Tho? ".

Decree 158/2025/ND-CP has guided registration for social insurance participation and issuance of social insurance books from July 1. Photo: Hai Nguyen.

Instructions for registering to participate and issuing social insurance books under the new Decree

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Decree 158/2025/ND-CP has guided registration for social insurance participation and issuance of social insurance books from July 1.

Mr. Nguyen Chuong Phat was appointed as Chairman of the new Lao Cai Provincial Labor Federation. Photo: Van Duc

Mr. Nguyen Chuong Phat becomes Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial Labor Federation

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Lao Cai - Mr. Nguyen Chuong Phat was appointed as Chairman of the new Lao Cai Provincial Labor Federation.

Practical exercises to identify occupational safety and hygiene-related hazards of occupational safety and hygiene workers. Photo: Le Linh

Trade Union trains for occupational safety and hygiene network

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The Trade Union of Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation - JSC (PV Power) coordinated training for the occupational safety and hygiene network.

Mr. Nguyen Ba Hung - Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation - presented the Trade Union Shelter and gifts to support workers with housing difficulties. Photo: Thanh An

Supporting 375 million VND to build and repair 11 Union Shelters for union members

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HCMC - In the first 6 months of the year, the trade union supported the repair and construction of 11 Trade Union Shelters in 30 wards and communes (old Ba Ria - Vung Tau province).

The cases will still be applied according to the Law on Social Insurance 2014 after July 1, 2025. Photo: Bao Han

Cases still applied under the Law on Social Insurance 2014 after July 1, 2025

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The Social Insurance Law 2024 takes effect from July 1, 2025, but there are cases where the Social Insurance Law 2014 will still be applied after this date.

The university graduation certificate standard for commune-level civil servants depends on the position and tasks of each position. Photo: Hai Nguyen.

Do commune-level civil servants need a university degree?

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Reader Quynh Anh asked: Do commune-level civil servants need a university degree according to Decree 33/2023/ND-CP?

In addition to many business households proactively participating in compulsory social insurance from July 1, many households do not have a clear understanding of this information. Photo: Quynh Chi

Business households can easily participate in compulsory social insurance

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According to the Law on Social Insurance 2024, from July 1, 2025, business households with business registration are subjects participating in compulsory social insurance.

According to the provisions of the Law on Social Insurance 2024, from July 1, the maternity benefits for male workers will have some changes. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Procedure for receiving maternity benefits for male workers from July 1

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According to the provisions of the Law on Social Insurance 2024, from July 1, the maternity benefits for male workers will have some changes.

Workers who comply with the Party's policies, the State's policies and laws and have initiatives that bring high value benefits, have a scope of influence in the commune level and contribute to the training, fostering, and helping colleagues to improve their professional qualifications and skills can be awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister. Photo: Nam Duong

Standards for workers to receive the Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit from July 2025

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Workers with initiatives that bring high value benefits can be awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister.

Without enough experience and skills, many young workers are determined to study more and improve before entering the labor market. Photo: Quynh Chi

Reasons why many young workers are not confident enough to participate in the labor market

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Many young workers do not dare to enter the labor market due to lack of experience and skills; many people postpone work, increase cultivation, and learn more.