Lunar New Year supportive programme benefits over 26.2 million workers in a decade
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL)'s Lunar New Year supportive programme for the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year festival) – the biggest traditional celebration in Vietnam – has provided assistance to over 26.2 million union members and workers facing difficult circumstances in a decade, with a total financial aid amount exceeding 10.6 trillion VND (418.23 million USD).
The Tet supportive programme has provided assistance to over 26.2 million union members and workers facing difficult circumstances in a decade. (Photo: congly.v)
HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL)'s Lunar New Year supportive programme for the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year festival) – the b🧸iggest traditional celebration in Vietnam – has provided assistance to over 26.2 million union members and workers facing difficult circumstances in a decade, with a total financial aid amount exceed✱ing 10.6 trillion VND (418.23 million USD).
The figures were shared at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 13, reviewing the programme’s operations from 2015 to 2024.
Tran Thi Thanh Ha, head of the VGCL’s labour relations department, said that this initiative, supported by the Party, State, and various organisations, businesses, and benefactors, aims to improve workers’ welfare and protect their interests.
Over the decade, local unions nationwide organised nearly 187,000 events within the framework of the programme, engaging over 33 million members and workers. Among these activities were more than 4,600 “Tet-union” markets that provided nearly 3.6 million union members and workers with essential goods, free train and bus tickets for over 2.9 million workers, and over 17,000 bus trips arranged to bring nearly 653,400 workers home for Tet celebrations. More than 54,888 cultural and recreational events, including sports, galas, and entertainment activities, were also held.
At the conference, representatives suggested enhancing cooperation and sharing implementation experiences among localities to diversify activities. They also recommended additional resource support for remote areas with economic challenges and increasing the value of gifts provided to workers./.
State President Vo Van Thuong extended warm Tet greetings to disadvantaged people and workers with difficulties while attending the “Tet sum vay – Xuan tri an” (Tet reunion – Spring gratitude) programme in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city on February 2 (the Kitchen God Day- 23rd day of the 12th lunar month).
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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