From fear to mastering technology in the garment factory of elderly female workers

Removing psychological barriers to break through productivity

When textile factories began to apply Lean lines, automatic fabric spreading machines, QR code scanning to manage orders..., many elderly tailors felt confused. Familiar with traditional needle and thread lines, many women used to have a feeling of inferiority, fearing that incorrect operations would disrupt the progress of the entire line. However, the generational and technological gap has quickly narrowed when the Trade Union organization promptly joined in and accompanied.

With the motto "holding hands and guiding", dynamic young union members are arranged to sit alternately, patiently guiding seniors who have operated on computers and smartphones. Thanks to that, the initial fear gradually turns into excitement, helping women operate quickly, reduce the rate of errors and increase income significantly.

Ms. Tran Thi My Hanh - Member of the Executive Committee of the grassroots Trade Union of Yuri ABC Da Nang Co., Ltd. - shared: "Although initially older female workers had psychological barriers, hesitation when approaching digital devices and chain pressure, thanks to their inherent dexterity and diligence, women approached very quickly after being guided. Improving digital capacity not only helps women operate faster with new technologies at the factory, improve labor productivity, but also knows how to protect personal data against online fraud tricks.

This positive change stems from the mindset of caring closely for workers. Ms. Pham Thi Tuong Vi - Chairwoman of the grassroots Trade Union of Mabuchi Motor Da Nang Co., Ltd. - emphasized: "Innovation is not only about applying technology, but also changing thinking, taking union members as the center, practical needs as the basis and efficiency of care as a measure. Female workers in departments and production teams need to promote the role of connecting and supporting workers with less access to technology. Technology is a tool to expand participation opportunities, not to replace meetings, care and direct companionship.

Solid support to bring workers into the digital age

Not only stopping at production lines, digital technology has now become a familiar utility in the lives of older female workers. Most women have become proficient in searching for social insurance through VssID, grasping online salary tables, interacting on trade union social network groups and actively contributing opinions through digital surveys. Confidence and excitement are evident on every face of experienced workers when they realize they are not left behind.

In industrial parks, the digitization of female labor activities is creating a strong shift, helping to improve the welfare and position of female workers in enterprises.

Mr. Le Van Dai - Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang City Labor Federation - affirmed: "Digital transformation wants to be strong, the organization must be solid. Trade union levels must take advantage of digital technology to effectively implement supervision, dialogue and care for welfare; promote dialogue at the workplace and online surveys to increase the position and strength of grassroots trade unions when negotiating additional policies for female workers".

According to Mr. Dai, the City Trade Union organization will continue to replicate practical support models, promote the initiative and creativity of female workers, and turn digital transformation into a solid lever to help workers improve productivity and be long-term attached to businesses.

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