Female trade union officials wholeheartedly care for the lives of workers
Vinh Long - Female grassroots trade union officials have many practical ways to care for life, improve meal times, and support housing for union members in difficult circumstances.
Devoted to the worker's home and meals
In trade union activities, many female officials are always dedicated and responsible, taking the rights and lives of workers as motivation for striving. On Vietnamese Women's Day October 20th, the practical actions of these women contribute to spreading the image of close and enthusiastic female trade union officials.
Typically, Ms. Tran Loan Thao, Chairwoman of the grassroots Trade Union of Viet Hong Export Garment Co., Ltd. From 2015 to now, she has mobilized and proposed to build 15 new "Trade Union Shelter" houses, helping many families of workers in difficult circumstances to stabilize their accommodation.
Receiving a new house in 2025, worker Nguyen Thi Cam Van emotionally shared: "Having a solid house, my family relieved our worries every rainy and storm season. The sincere concern of the trade union organization has helped me have more motivation to rise up in life.
Not only interested in housing, Ms. Thao also actively negotiated and proposed to improve the quality of mid-shift meals for nearly 1,500 workers. From 13,000 - 15,000 VND/meal before 2024, the value of meals has increased to 20,000 - 22,000 VND/meal, contributing to improving nutrition and ensuring food safety.
Garment line worker Le Thi My Xuyen said: "Meeting between shifts is now richer and more quality than before. Delicious meals help us restore health, work more effectively and clearly feel the thoughtful care from the trade union.
Accompanying and sharing with workers
At Ty Bach Co., Ltd., with about 10,000 union members, Ms. Lam Thi Ngoc Ha, Chairwoman of the grassroots Trade Union, has implemented "0-dong booths" and "Offered sales" models. These activities contribute to reducing the burden of spending and supporting workers in difficult circumstances to improve their lives.
Ms. Ha confided: "I personally work not for the purpose of personal commendation, but for the responsibility of caring for and protecting the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of workers, helping them have an increasingly stable life.
Production worker Tran Thi Hoa expressed: "The preferential sales program and the 0-dong booth are very practical for poor workers. Thanks to the timely support of the trade union, my family has reduced spending pressure and is assured to stick with the business for a long time.
Ms. Vo Thi Thu Oanh - Vice President of Vinh Long Provincial Labor Federation said that the whole province currently has 139,464 female workers, civil servants, and laborers, accounting for 75.2% of the total labor force.
In the period 2010 - 2025, trade union levels cared for and supported more than 200,000 female workers, with a total budget of nearly 123 billion VND. The "Laborer Rear" model supported the construction of 790 houses, with a budget of over 37 billion VND, helping 98 households escape poverty sustainably.
On International Women's Day March 8th and Vietnamese Women's Day October 20th every year, the trade union awards a total of more than 795,000 gifts worth 159 billion VND; visits 287,000 difficult families, with a budget of more than 143.5 billion VND.
In the coming time, the Provincial Labor Federation will continue to innovate women's work activities, replicate effective models, supervise policies and protect the rights of female workers," Ms. Oanh added.
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