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Labor Unions Spend Tens of Billions of Dong to Support Workers During Labor Month 2026
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Labor Unions Spend Tens of Billions of Dong to Support Workers During Labor Month 2026

From Thanh Niรชn · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam's labor unions spent tens of billions of dong to support millions of workers during the 2026 Labor Month.
  • Activities included visits to workers in difficult circumstances, dialogues on employment and wages, and health checks.
  • The initiative aimed to improve workers' material and spiritual well-being, with foreign enterprises noting the positive impact of the program.

Vietnam's labor unions allocated tens of billions of dong to support millions of workers during the 2026 Labor Month, a nationwide initiative focused on worker welfare and occupational safety. The General Confederation of Labor of Vietnam held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21 to review the month's activities.

During May 2026, various union levels organized diverse events and provided financial support. Notably, the General Confederation of Labor coordinated 34 delegations, including high-ranking Party and State officials, to visit and present gifts to workers facing hardship. This effort alone provided nearly 10 billion dong in assistance.

A significant event was President Tรด Lรขm's visit to workers at the ฤแป‹nh Hรฒa Social Housing Area in Ho Chi Minh City on April 27. This visit was recognized as a special occasion to motivate workers in the city. The unions also facilitated extensive dialogue, with over 1 million workers participating in 14,197 discussions and forums. Key issues raised included employment, wages, housing, and social insurance.

The "Thank You Workers" program and other welfare initiatives reached over 2 million people. Support was provided to 6,186 workers and their families affected by occupational accidents or diseases, totaling over 25 billion dong. Additionally, programs like "Union Meals" and "Construction Site Meals - Connecting Love" were implemented in 5,120 units. Some organizations introduced innovative approaches like "Union Markets" offering essential goods at workplaces.

Beyond material support, unions organized 7,488 cultural and sports activities, including football tournaments, singing contests, and cultural festivals. These efforts aimed to enhance the physical and spiritual well-being of workers, with foreign enterprises reportedly impressed by the impact of Labor Month.

This is a special event aimed at motivating the emulation of production and labor among workers in Ho Chi Minh City.

โ€” Labor UnionDescribing the significance of President Tรด Lรขm's visit to workers.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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