Can Tho voters hope to review the zoning of minimum wages, suitable for the actual living standards

On October 13th, the Delegation of National Assembly Deputies (NA Deputies) of Can Tho City organized a meeting and meeting with voters who are Trade Union officials, workers and laborers before the second session - 16th National Assembly.

At the conference, Ms. Le Thi Thanh Lam - City Party Committee Member, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Can Tho City - reported to voters on the expected content and program of the Second Session, 16th National Assembly and some activities of the City National Assembly Delegation after the First Session.

Regarding the situation of union members and workers in the area, Ms. Le Thi Suong Mai - Member of the Standing Committee of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL), City Party Committee Member, Vice Chairman of the City Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Chairman of the Can Tho City VGCL - presented a summary report on employment, life, thoughts, aspirations and outstanding issues of concern to union members and workers.

After listening to the reports, participating voters expressed many opinions related to ensuring the rights of union members and workers.

Accordingly, voter Bui Huu Thanh (Trade Union of Lac Ty II Co., Ltd.) proposed that the Government and competent agencies soon review and re-evaluate the minimum wage zoning in the city after arranging administrative units.

In which, consider adjusting the Tan Phu Thanh Industrial Park area (Thanh Xuan commune) from region III to region II, based on socio-economic conditions, wage levels and actual living standards.

Voter Dang Nguyen Vu Linh (Trade Union of Hau Giang General Hospital) hopes that the National Assembly, the Government and relevant ministries and sectors will study adjusting the financial autonomy mechanism for public hospitals in a direction suitable to the specific nature of the health sector; have a budget mechanism to support and ensure funding for the implementation of salary policies, allowances and preferential treatment regimes that have been promulgated.

Voter Tran Cong Thoai (Trade Union of Hamaco Concrete Company - Hau Giang) proposed that competent authorities continue to improve the law on occupational safety and health, contributing to ensuring safety for workers and in accordance with production practices.

Speaking at the conclusion of the conference, Mr. Dao Chi Nghia - City Party Committee Member, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Can Tho City - said that through the meeting, the opinions of union members and workers reflected many practical issues related to employment, life, social housing, transport infrastructure and social security policies.

Proposals related to mechanisms and policies under the Central authority will be summarized to be reflected to the National Assembly, the Government and ministries and sectors. Issues under the city's authority will be transferred to the People's Council, the City People's Committee and specialized agencies for consideration and resolution.

For recommendations arising from practice, the Trade Union organization needs to continue to promote its representative role, protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers. Workers also need to boldly reflect difficulties and obstacles through the Trade Union organization, the Fatherland Front in the locality and appropriate channels to receive recommendations.

Organizing thematic meetings and dialogues with the participation of relevant departments and agencies will help the content of exchanges go into the focus, creating conditions for workers to directly raise issues and receive information and answers. Through this, functional agencies have more basis to improve policies, remove difficulties and improve the effectiveness of caring for union members and workers," Mr. Nghia emphasized.

On this occasion, the Can Tho City Labor Federation presented 75 gifts to union members, workers, and laborers in difficult circumstances.

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