Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with workers in the central region (Source: VNA) The Government leader made the suggestion at a dialogue in Da Nang city onApril 22 with over 2,000 workers from the central provinces of Thua Thien-Hueand Quang Nam and Da Nang.
Labourers’ skills are a component factor of business, he stressed, expressinghis belief that Vietnam’s working class always puts the nation’s interest firstand enterprises will fully upholding Vietnamese labourers’ qualifications.
He called on workers to exert more efforts in studying and working to becomeskilled workers and technicians for their families, businesses and the nation.
While underlining the importance of labour productivity to the society’ssurvival and development, PM Phuc said Vietnam proactively negotiated andsigned economic agreements with many countries and regions, with the aim toattract more foreign investors and open more opportunities for Vietnameseemployees to seek jobs.
Replying to a query on social insurance, the PM stressed that socialinsurance is one of the three key pillars of social security in Vietnam, addingthat trade unions in enterprises have the right to lodge lawsuits againstindividuals and businesses that avoid paying social issuance premiums for theiremployees.
The PM said the amendment of the Law on Social Insurance and relevant legalsanctions is expected to help protect legitimate rights of workers.
Regarding trade union institutions in enterprises, PM Phuc said theGovernment approved a plan on building houses, kindergartens and facilities forhealthcare, and cultural and sport activities in industrial parks.
He asked authorities of provinces and cities nationwide to work closelywith trade unions in implementing the plan in a bid to improve living conditionsof workers.
At the dialogue, workers suggested enterprises to make it easier for workers todeploy technical innovation initiatives, thus increasing labour productivity. Theyalso called on more attention from the Government to ensure social welfare andbasic rights of labourers.
On the occasion, a business announced to present 1 billion VND (44,000 USD) to the“Tam long vang” (golden heart) fund to give further care for workers.
PM Phuc and Da Nang leaders also presented 30 houses built a total cost of 1.5 billionVND (66,000 USD) to disadvantaged workers, while the telecom firm Mobifone also gave 40 billionVND (1.76 million) to the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour to implementits commitment to ensuring social welfare for trade union members.-VNA
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