Union confederation extends help to workers as Tet approaches
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) will set aside part of its accumulated trade union funds to support trade unionists and workers facing difficulties during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday - Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival which falls in mid-February this year.
VGCL’s Permanent Vice President Tran Thanh Hai speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL)will set aside part of its accumulated trade union funds to support tradeunionists and workers facing difficulties during the Lunar New Year (Tet)holiday - Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival which falls in mid-Februarythis year.
The assistance was announced by VGCL’s PermanentVice President Tran Thanh Hai at a press conference on January 8.
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Hai said that under the direction of the VGCL,trade unions at all levels plan to organise an early Tet for trade unionistsand workers, with a focus on workers meeting difficulties and those who areunable to return home for Tet and those who must work during the festival.
The confederation is also working on a supportpackage for workers living in extremely disadvantaged circumstances or affectedby natural disasters, Hai said, adding that more than 4 billion VND has beenset aside by the confederation and the Saigon Alcohol Beer and Beverage JointStock Corporation (Sabeco) to help those in need during Tet./.
The Federation of Labour in the southern province of Dong Nai will present thousands of gifts and train and coach tickets for disadvantaged workers in the locality so that they can return home to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday with their family.
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VGCL’s Permanent Vice President Tran Thanh Hai speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
