Labour unions prioritise supporting workers on Tet
Helping workers in disadvantaged circumstances to have a warm and sufficient Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival, is a key task for trade unions at all levels.
Hanoi (VNA) – Helping workers in disadvantaged circumstances to have a warm and sufficient Lunar New Year holiday (Tet),Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival, is a key task for trade unions at all levels.
At the recent 12thmeeting of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL)’s Executive Board, VGCL PresidentNguyen Dinh Khang noted that with more than a month left until Tet, tradeunions at all levels need to closelymonitor the employment situation, especially the cutting of working hours or employment, in order to promptly propose and issue proper care policies for affected workers.
Localities housing large numbers of migrant workers should pay attention to those who cannot return to theirhometowns for Tet and devise appropriate measures to ensure the group can enjoy the traditional festival like others, hesaid.
Labour federations across thecountry will spend about 500 billion VND (over 20.1 million USD) on organisingactivities and presenting gifts to labourers on Tet, according to the VGCL. Undera plan set by the general confederation, 1 million workers in difficultcircumstances, including those who lost their jobs or were affected by naturaldisasters, will receive financial support worth at least 500,000 VND.
Trade unions at all levels willimplement programmes to help poor workers to return to their home villages forTet, and hold Tet celebrations for those who cannot return. Tet marketsoffering essential Tet goods at discount prices will be organised by the VGCLfrom the 15th – 25th day of Lunar December nationwide, especially inmountainous and remote areas./.
The Federation of Labour of Ho Chi Minh City plans to present 35,000 bus, train and plane tickets to trade union members and workers in disadvantaged circumstances to enable them to return to their home town for the 2023 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Labour Federation will earmark nearly 140 billion VND (5.66 million USD) to present gifts, organise various celebrations and care for union members and workers during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
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