Top legislator attends Tet gathering in Binh Duong
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan joined workers in the southern Binh Duong province in a lunar New Year (Tet) gathering held by the province’s labour federation on January 26.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presents gifts to disadvantaged workers at the event (Photo: VNA)
Binh Duong (VNA) – Chairwoman of the NationalAssembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan joined workers in the southern Binh Duong provincein a lunar New Year (Tet) gathering held by the province’s labour federation onJanuary 26.
Delivering a speech to over 200 local workers participatingin the event, Ngan affirmed that the Party and State always pay attention tocaring for the living conditions of labourers, particularly those who work faraway from home.
Guided by this policy, trade unions at different levels haveorganised practical programmes in support of disadvantaged workers, she said,praising efforts made by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and theprovincial labour federation.
Local businesses, monitoring by trade unions, have treatedtheir employees well, particularly when Tet approaches, Ngan noted, urgingworkers to adhere to rules of the working places and come up with innovativeideas to boost productivity.
On the occasion, the top legislator presented 100 giftsworth 1.3 million VND (56.33 USD) each to disadvantaged workers, while theprovincial Labour Confederation handed over 110 gifts worth 1 million VND (43.33USD) each and 150 coach tickets to the group.
The gathering runs from January 25 to 27, featuring severalmusical and entertainment activities. There is also a 25-stall fair sellingnecessities at discounted prices. The federation distributed 4,400 couponsworth 50,000 VND (2.17 USD) each to participants to buy products at thesestalls.-VNA
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Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presents gifts to disadvantaged workers at the event (Photo: VNA) 
