Vietnam Trade Union and Zenroren strengthen cooperation, protect workers
During the visit and working trip to Japan from October 26 - 30, 2026, the delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor worked with the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Japan (Zenroren), the Communist Party of Japan and the Nagano Prefectural Confederation of Trade Unions.
On October 26, in Tokyo, a delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour led by Ms. Thai Thu Xuong, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, held talks with Zenroren leaders chaired by Mr. Koichi Kurosawa, President of Zenroren.
At the working session, the two sides exchanged views on the operating situation of each organization, issues raised for the workers' movement and trade union activities in the new context; and shared orientations to strengthen cooperation in the coming time.
Ms. Thai Thu Xuong respectfully thanked the reception of Zenroren leaders, and conveyed the congratulations of VGCL President Nguyen Anh Tuan on the occasion of Zenroren successfully organizing the 33rd Congress in July 2026.
Appreciating the cooperative relationship maintained for many years, Ms. Thai Thu Xuong emphasized that the two organizations have regularly exchanged delegations, shared experiences, coordinated to protect the rights of workers, including Vietnamese workers in Japan, and supported each other at international forums.
At the talks, the content of the exchange between the VGCL and Zenroren focused on promoting gender equality, building harmonious, stable, progressive labor relations, improving labor productivity and promoting the role of trade unions in improving working conditions and ensuring sustainable employment.
Ms. Thai Thu Xuong also emphasized the need to strengthen the connection between industry trade unions and localities of the two countries in order to directly exchange, learn experiences and improve operational efficiency.
The two sides agreed to strengthen high-level delegation exchanges, organize thematic seminars, share effective operating models and experiences; coordinate to support and protect the rights of Vietnamese workers and interns in Japan; encourage industry and local trade unions to establish cooperative relationships, and maintain consultation and mutual support at international forums.
On October 27, the working delegation met and worked with leaders of the Japanese Communist Party chaired by Ms. Yoshiki Yamashita, Vice President of the Party.
Ms. Thai Thu Xuong expressed her appreciation for the solidarity and support of the Communist Party of Japan for the Party, State and people of Vietnam over the past time. The delegation wished the Communist Party of Japan to continue to pay attention and support the strengthening of relations between the VGCL and Zenroren, contributing to protecting the rights of workers and promoting cooperation between the two countries.
On October 29, the delegation worked with the Nagano Provincial Trade Union Union under Zenroren, exchanging experiences in organizing trade union activities in the locality, gathering union members, representatives and protecting workers.
The working trip contributes to consolidating friendly relations, strengthening understanding and expanding cooperation opportunities between the Vietnam Trade Union and Zenroren. Through this, the two sides aim for practical coordination activities, improving the effectiveness of representing, caring for the lives and protecting the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers.
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