Thousands of workers and laborers in Son La participate in trade union organizations

According to information from the Son La Provincial Labor Federation, by the end of September 2026, Son La province had 196 grassroots trade unions (CĐCS) with 14,146 union members. In the first 9 months of the year, trade union levels newly established 14 grassroots trade unions, admitted 1,814 union members, exceeding the assigned target.

Along with expanding the organization, taking care of life, grasping petitions and protecting workers' rights are being implemented at units.

Recorded at the trade union meal program at Son La Toy Co., Ltd., Chieng Mung commune, Ms. Lo Thi Tien, a worker from Muong Chanh commune, said that when participating in the trade union, she is cared for, given gifts on holidays and Tet and has more opportunities to learn about legal knowledge. Thanks to that, she understands more clearly her rights and obligations in the working process.

The company's grassroots trade union was established in early 2026, about 4 months after the enterprise went into operation. Currently, the company creates jobs for nearly 800 workers, of which about 90% are trade union members.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tan, Chairwoman of the company's grassroots trade union, said that the Executive Committee regularly grasps the thoughts of workers, supervises the implementation of regimes and policies; visits and supports union members in difficulty and illness, and maintains cultural and sports activities to increase cohesion in the enterprise.

From direct exchanges, trade unions promptly grasp arising issues, coordinate with businesses to find solutions. This is also a way to organize trade unions closer to workers, not only in care occasions but also in daily work.

In the career block, the grassroots Trade Union of Son La Newspaper and Radio and Television was established in June 2026, with 108 union members.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Anh, Vice Chairman of the grassroots Trade Union, said that the unit focuses on caring for and protecting the rights of union members, and at the same time linking the emulation movement with professional tasks, creating conditions for officials, civil servants, and employees to promote their capacity.

Mr. Soi Ngoc Cuong, Chairman of the Son La Provincial Labor Federation, said that trade union levels should focus on reviewing and mobilizing the establishment of organizations at enterprises without trade unions, especially in the non-state sector; innovate propaganda and support newly established grassroots trade unions to stabilize operations, improve the effectiveness of representation and care for union members.

However, union member development still faces difficulties. Most businesses are small-scale, with dispersed labor, and some industries are seasonal. Meanwhile, grassroots trade union officials are mainly part-time, and the time spent on activities is still limited.

In the coming time, the Provincial Labor Federation will continue to expand the trade union organization, improve the quality of activities, contributing to protecting the rights and better caring for the lives of workers.

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