Reducing the union fee payment level according to the new decision
On July 29, 2025, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor issued Decision 61/QD-TLD in 2025 on adjusting the level of union fee payment.
According to the new regulations, union members will pay union fees in 3 groups:
Group 1: Union members at grassroots trade unions of public service units who do not receive salaries from the budget. The contribution rate is 0.5% of the salary used as the basis for social insurance contributions.
Group 2: Union members at state-owned enterprise trade unions (including state-owned joint stock companies). The contribution rate is 0.5% of the actual salary, not exceeding 10% of the basic salary.
Group 3: Union members at grassroots trade unions of non-state enterprises, non-public service units, international organizations, foreign management offices or working abroad. The contribution rate is similar to group 1, not exceeding 10% of the basic salary.
Grassroots unions in groups 2 and 3 can choose to pay union fees according to the receive meals or apply higher fees. However, the increased collection level must be approved by the expanded union Executive Committee and clearly stated in the internal spending regulations.
This decision aims to reduce the financial burden on union members, facilitate grassroots unions in managing revenue and expenditure.
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