Spreading the Union Meal program to grassroots unions in Ho Chi Minh City

Improving the quality of "Union Meals"

Implementing the direction of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL), since 2024, grassroots trade unions in the Binh Duong area (now Ho Chi Minh City) have seriously implemented the "Union Meal". This activity is spreading more and more, helping to build more stable labor relations in enterprises.

The Trade Union of Yazaki EDS Vietnam Co., Ltd. (with more than 7,000 employees, located in Di An ward) said that the unit and the enterprise coordinated to implement and found the "Union Meal" activity very meaningful.

According to Ms. Pham Thi Tuyet Nhung - Chairwoman of the company's Trade Union, the meal creates space for employees and the company's board of directors to meet and discuss, and get closer together. Thereby understanding and sharing with each other. From the effectiveness of the "Union Meal" program in 2024, this year the unit is continuing to plan to organize. "Last year, the portion value was 75,000 VND/serving. This year it will increase to 77,000 VND/tael" - Ms. Pham Thi Tuyet Nhung said.

In Tan Hiep ward, many enterprises with a large number of workers have also responded to this activity of the trade union organization. In particular, Cua Italy Asia Technology Co., Ltd. is one of the most prominent units.

"Realizing the significance of the "Union Meal" program launched by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Trade Union has tried to negotiate and recommend that businesses organize this activity. Meals are always wholeheartedly prepared by union officials," said Ms. Le Thi Huong - Chairwoman of the Trade Union of Cua Y Aiao Technology Company Limited.

Hope "Union Meal" continues to be held regularly

According to the Trade Union of Cua It Aiao Technology Co., Ltd., the unit has recommended and has been approved by the business leaders to organize a regular event once a month. Notably, in July 2025, the Trade Union organized 2 programs and in August 2025, it organized 1 program.

truly practical meals for workers. Ms. Pham Thi Hoa (43 years old, a worker at Cua Y A Chau Technology Co., Ltd.) shared: "Normally, the average meal allowance is 28,000 VND/meal. Meanwhile, the value of "Union Meal" is up to 120,000 VND/meal for some days. The meal has many new dishes such as roast pork, roast chicken, ham, soft drinks, fruit. Meals like this make us feel very warm and full of affection from the union organization".

"Workers working with their hands and feet should consume a lot of energy. The "Union Meals" have added nutrients to help us have more health at work. I hope the Trade Union will continue to petition the company to maintain the monthly organization of this program" - Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoanh (worker at Cua Tay Aiao Technology Co., Ltd.) expressed.

Striving for 100% of grassroots trade unions in enterprises to be implemented

In Ben Cat and Bau Bang areas, Area Management Working Group No. 9 of the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation is stepping up coordination with commune, ward and union unions to implement the "Union Meal" program.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Dat - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation - said that meals organized at enterprises are increasingly of better quality. Area Management Working Group No. 9 is launching and striving for 100% of grassroots trade unions in the area to organize this activity in 2025.

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