Having lived in a seriously degraded old house for many years, experiencing many cramped Tet holidays in a hot summer room, cold winter, Ms. Luyen never thought that one day her family would celebrate Spring in a solid, proper house like now.
Having a new house, this Tet I am really reassured" - Ms. Luyen said, her voice slowed down. For her, "Trade Union Shelter" is not just a house construction support, but a fulcrum for her and her husband to worry less, so that their working days are no longer burdened with housing worries.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Luyen's story is not an isolated case. Because across the country, thousands of union members in difficult circumstances have been and are celebrating a more fulfilling Tet from the gratitude houses jointly built by the Trade Union organization.
In 2025 alone, trade union levels supported the construction and repair of more than 1,500 "Trade Union Homes" with a total budget of over 82 billion VND. These figures show that taking care of housing for workers has become a central focus throughout, no longer a time-sensitive activity.
Reality shows that for the majority of workers, especially workers far from home, the issue of housing is always a constant concern. In that context, Trade Union Home has touched the most essential needs of workers: To live in a safe and stable space, to feel secure in working and sticking together for a long time.
From mining areas, the electricity industry to industrial parks, export processing zones, new houses are not only built of bricks and mortar but also built from the sharing of the Trade Union organization, businesses and the workers themselves.
Increasing the level of support, perfecting the fund regulations, and mobilizing many social resources shows a methodical and long-term calculated approach. In addition to humanity, this is also an effective solution to retain workers in the context of the labor market being under great pressure.
Each Trade Union Shelter given also means forming a solid support for production. When workers have a stable place to live, they will reduce worries outside of work, thereby improving productivity and increasing their level of attachment to the unit.
In particular, the meaning of the program is multiplied when Tet comes, Spring returns. Welcoming the New Year in a healthy house, with a warm kitchen, a well-cared-out altar, no longer worried about rain and wind, is a simple but immense happiness for poor workers. That is Tet of peace of mind, being cared for and not being left behind.
