A trade union was recently set up in the LG Innotek Vietnam-Hai Phong. (Photo: baomoi.com) Hai Phong (VNA) - The Hai Phong Confederation of Labour and the trade union organisation of the Hai Phong Economic Zone on June 21 announced a decision to establish a trade union in the LG Innotek Vietnam-Hai Phong at Trang Due Industrial Park. Earlier, the executive board of the LG Innotek’s trade union convened its first meeting to elect a three-member standing committee, Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and the inspection committee and its head. Currently, 1,140 workers, or 94 percent of the company’s total labourers, have registered to join the union. According to Pham Van Moi, Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA), the establishment of trade union in foreign-invested firms is practical as the union will act for the benefits of the labourers and make contributions to the firm’s sustainable development. As the northern port city of Hai Phong has become a … [Read more...] about Trade union established in LG Innotek Vietnam-Hai Phong
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Vietnam Fisheries Trade Union debuted
PANO - The Vietnam Fisheries Trade Union (VFTU) with a 15 member- executive board was revealed on April 25th in Hanoi, at a ceremony held by the Vietnam Agriculture and Rural Development Trade Union. The VFTU, under the trade union of the Agriculture and Rural Development sector, will be in charge of giving timely support to troubled fishermen at sea and acting as a place for fishermen to exchange views. Together with local trade unions, the VFTU will accompany and assist fishermen so that they can feel secure fishing offshore and building whole-people defence posture and people's security at sea. The debut of this organization met demands of fishermen nationwide, especially for those going fishing in Hoang Sa and Truong Sa Archipelagos. Speaking at the ceremony, Ha Cong Tuan, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stressed that the development of the aquaculture sector in recent years contributed to agricultural development, mainly from fishermen. Since the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Fisheries Trade Union debuted
Trade unions help deal with hard times at Tet
The trade unions of many companies are helping their members get Tet bonuses and offering gifts to those who cannot afford to return home for the festival. Union leaders say that they are doing their utmost to help workers at a time of great economic difficulties. Bui Thanh Nhan, chairman of the local industrial parks’ labour union in southern Binh Duong province, said the union will offer gifts to 1,776 workers of 104 enterprises who cannot afford to reunite with their families during the Tet holidays. The union hopes the care and attention it gives to workers, as well as the small gifts worth 80,000 VND (4.7 USD) each, will provide some comfort. Meanwhile, Pham Thi To Mai, vice president of the Labour Union of the Thai Binh Shoes Joint Stock Company, said a mini supermarket located inside the factory would offer abundant goods for Tet including melon seeds, confectionery and jams at prices 10-20 percent cheaper than the open market. Other companies in Binh Duong Industrial … [Read more...] about Trade unions help deal with hard times at Tet
Greece general strike: Unions act amid cuts debate
Trade unions in Greece have begun a 48-hour general strike, hours after PM George Papandreou urged parliament to back an austerity package. Huge crowds of protesters are expected on the streets of Athens, while public transport is set to grind to a halt. More than 5,000 police officers are due to be deployed in the centre of Athens on Tuesday morning, when tens of thousands of striking workers are expected to march towards parliament at 1000 (0700 GMT). The general strike will disrupt or halt most public services, with doctors, ambulance drivers, journalists and even state-funded actors taking part Airports will be shut for hours at a time, with air traffic controllers walking out between 0800 and 1200 (0500-0900 GMT) and 1800 and 2200 (1500-1900 GMT). Ferries, buses and trains will also stop running. On June 27, Mr Papandreou said only his EUR28 billion austerity programme would get Greece back on its feet. If the government loses, the EU and IMF could withhold … [Read more...] about Greece general strike: Unions act amid cuts debate
Responsibilities of the Trade Unions
The Resolution numbered 20-NQ-TW (term X) on "Continuing to construct thee Vietnamese worker class in the period of enhancing the country's industrialization and modernization" has definitely entered the people's life with Vietnamese worker class nonstop getting stronger in both quantity and quality, and making bigger contributions to the society. To have these achievements, the close direction by the Party levels, the participation of the entire political system, with the trade unions being at the key position and the enterprises is the decisive factor. As for the trade unions, the task of being the representatives to care for and protect the legal rights, benefits of the laborers is the most significant. The standing board of the provincial labor federation considers this task the unit's regular activities. In 2013, the provincial labor federation organized the movement of patriotic movements with more than ,130 incentives, 1 works, products and 7 certificates of creativity, … [Read more...] about Responsibilities of the Trade Unions