95 years ago, on July 28, 1929, at No. 15, Hang Non Street, Hanoi, the Congress to establish the Northern Red General Confederation of Labor took place. This was a major event marking a brilliant milestone in the history of the Vietnamese workers' and trade union movements. For the first time, the Vietnamese working class had a large revolutionary organization, operating with a motto and purpose, reflecting the will and aspirations of the majority of workers and laborers. With that historical significance, at the request of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Politburo decided to take July 28, 1929 as the traditional day of the Vietnam Trade Union organization.
Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation Vo Manh Son presented gifts to workers of Sakurai Vietnam Co., Ltd. in difficult circumstances at the program "Tet Sum Vay - Xuan Chia Chia" in 2024.
Over 95 years of establishment and development, the Vietnam Trade Union has always operated in accordance with its principles and purposes and promoted the role of the political and social organization of the Vietnamese working class, making important contributions to the cause of national construction and defense, especially in the period of promoting the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country.
Throughout the history of formation and development, under the leadership of the Party, the national trade union organization, including the trade union at all levels of Thanh Hoa province, with its proactiveness, determination, sensitivity, creativity and innovation, has had many solutions to improve operational efficiency, meet the aspirations of union members and workers and affirm the position of the trade union organization. The team of workers, civil servants, employees and the Thanh Hoa trade union organization has continuously grown, from 2,051 union members and 25 grassroots trade unions, to date, Thanh Hoa Trade Union is directly managing over 340,000 union members, with 3,764 grassroots trade unions; is a pioneering force, a shock force in all patriotic emulation movements, overcoming all difficulties and challenges, actively working in production and work, contributing to building Thanh Hoa province increasingly strong in economy, culture, and strong in security and national defense.
With the motto of trade union activities focusing on the grassroots and for the workers, trade unions at all levels in the province constantly innovate the content and methods of directing activities; in which the work of caring for and protecting the legitimate and legal rights and interests of union members and employees is given top priority. Trade unions at all levels proactively grasp the living and working conditions of union members and employees; promptly coordinate with competent agencies to resolve policies and regimes, protect the legitimate and legal rights and interests of union members and employees; focus on implementing solutions to prevent and resolve labor disputes and collective work stoppages; direct and guide trade unions at all levels to coordinate with leaders and professionals at the same level to strictly implement the grassroots democracy regulations; organize dialogues at the workplace in accordance with the Government's Decree.
Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor Vo Manh Son awarded the Emulation Flag of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to collectives with outstanding achievements in the labor movement and trade union activities, school year 2023-2024.
As a result, 2,907 trade unions in the administrative sector, state-owned enterprises and 614 trade unions in enterprises and units outside the state sector participated in issuing the grassroots democracy regulations; 76/65 enterprises proposed and negotiated with employers to adjust the increase in the value of meals over 18,000 VND (reaching 117%); 58 enterprises with trade unions signed new collective labor agreements (CLAs) (reaching 129%). The CLAs focused on the content of commitments on employment, working hours, rest hours, wages, bonuses, wage allowances, labor norms, occupational safety and hygiene, social insurance... for union members and employees. In particular, on July 18, the Trade Union of Nghi Son Economic Zone and Industrial Parks (KKTNS & CKCN) of Thanh Hoa province successfully organized the signing ceremony of the Collective Labor Agreement for a group of shoe manufacturing enterprises in the KKTNS & CKCN. This is the first time that the trade union and enterprises have signed a Collective Labor Agreement for a group of enterprises in Thanh Hoa, creating a new step forward in labor relations, establishing a common order and unity in the application of regimes and policies related to the rights and legitimate interests of employees and employers.
The rights and benefits of union members and workers are increasingly focused on. Trade unions at all levels in the province have constantly researched, innovated, proposed and organized activities that bring many benefits to union members such as organizing visits, giving gifts, supporting sick people, building "Union shelters", organizing the program "Tet sum vay", "Workers' festival - welcoming the new spring"; "Workers' month", "Month of action on occupational safety and hygiene"; "Action Month for Children", "Vietnamese Family Day"... In the first 6 months of 2024, trade unions at all levels of agencies, units and enterprises visited and presented gifts to 563,401 union members and employees with a total value of 343.9 billion VND; of which trade unions at all levels visited and supported 157.8 billion VND; employers and enterprises supported 186.1 billion VND. In addition, trade unions at all levels organized the signing of cooperation agreements with 114 partners, providing products and services with good quality and preferential prices compared to the market for union members and employees; 38,197 union members and employees received gifts with an amount of 6.81 billion VND.
The patriotic emulation movement continues to be widely deployed, creating a vibrant competitive atmosphere among union members and employees. Typical examples are the movements "Good workers, creative workers", "Studying to improve professional qualifications and skills", "Innovation, creativity, efficiency in trade union activities", "Joining hands to build new rural areas and civilized urban areas", "Green - clean - beautiful, ensuring occupational safety and hygiene", "Good at public work, good at housework" among female employees... In particular, implementing the emulation movement "Pioneering employees, realizing the aspiration to build a civilized and prosperous Thanh Hoa homeland" in the period of 2021-2030, 37/37 trade unions at the grassroots level and grassroots trade unions have registered 122 typical models; there are 135 projects, products, and tasks to welcome trade union congresses at all levels.
Comrade Vo Manh Son, Provincial Party Committee member, Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor, said: The content and methods of operation of trade unions at all levels in the province in recent times have had many innovations and creativity, always focusing on the grassroots, taking the grassroots as the area of operation and taking cadres, union members, and employees as the target of mobilization. To meet the requirements and tasks in the new period, Thanh Hoa Trade Union continues to innovate the content and methods of operation, improve the effectiveness of the movement of employees and union activities, and build a strong and comprehensive Thanh Hoa Trade Union organization. Focus on effectively performing the function of representing, caring for, and protecting the legitimate and legitimate rights and interests of union members and employees; strengthen propaganda and mobilization work for union members and employees to create high unity in awareness and action. Promote patriotic emulation movements, build a strong team of employees, contributing to socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security; Building a clean and strong Party and government, building a civilized and prosperous Thanh Hoa homeland.
Article and photos: Thanh Hue
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/cong-doan-thanh-hoa-doi-moi-hoat-dong-nbsp-vi-nguoi-lao-dong-vi-to-chuc-cong-doan-220617.htm
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