And this message evokes a very basic thing that all labor achievements begin with investment in people. Looking from that perspective, collective labor agreements are increasingly bringing more practical benefits to workers and the "Vietnam Glory" program in 2026 with the theme "Creation and Contribution" although two different stories but have a common meaning: To have people who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly, first of all, it is necessary to create conditions for them to feel secure in working.
For a long time, many people have mainly viewed trade union activities as the role of caring for and protecting workers. That is true but not enough. An agreement that helps increase wages, improve meal times, supplement maternity benefits, support child support or vocational training not only brings material benefits but also creates motivation for workers to stick with and develop.
More importantly, these policies create a sense of respect, sharing and companionship. When there is no longer anxiety about too precarious income or too fragile rights, workers will have more conditions to think about studying, creating, technical innovation and long-term attachment to businesses. In other words, collective bargaining not only divides benefits but also creates motivation for development. It is from this environment that good workers, creative engineers, businesses that constantly innovate and typical collectives recognized by society are formed.
That is also the profound meaning of the Vinh quang Vietnam Program. The program not only honors the achievements achieved but also spreads the constructive spirit throughout society. But that spirit cannot appear just by calling, but needs to be nurtured from very specific things such as a fair workplace, a safe working environment, a substantive dialogue mechanism and increasingly improved rights.
Glory does not come naturally. Because behind each individual honored is a journey of persistent labor and an environment that encourages contribution, protects workers, and creates conditions for them to develop their abilities. Caring for workers is not only social security but also investment in human resources, productivity, innovation and sustainable development.
Workers who are well cared for will work more efficiently, businesses will develop more sustainably and society will have more new values. And when those values are spread, "Vietnam Glory" will not just be an annual honoring program, but will become the inevitable result of a journey of creation starting from very ordinary things, which are respecting and caring for workers.
