Hanoi: Over 68,000 labourers affected by COVID-19 pandemic
April 01, 2020 | 16:45
As many as 68,184 labourers had lost their jobs or been affected amid the COVID-19 pandemic as many enterprises in Hanoi have been forced to scale down production or temporarily suspended operations, the municipal Confederation of Labour announced on April 1.
French government, unions exchange barbs in strike deadlock
December 30, 2019 | 08:59
The French government and a key trade union on Sunday (Dec 29) exchanged bitter accusations over who was to blame for France's over three-week transport strike against pension reforms, as the stalemate showed little sign of relenting.
Wage jump will turn the screws
January 08, 2013 | 16:41
A 17 per cent increase in minimum wages by location and a relevant increase in trade union dues paid by employers are intended to benefit workers.
Labour Code yet to get to work
September 25, 2012 | 09:00
The revised Labour Code and Trade Union Law offer the government important tools to address some major challenges for Vietnam’s development with new middle-income status.
Union fee jump seen as step in wrong direction
May 21, 2012 | 11:00
A steep rise in trade union fees has rattled foreign invested enterprises.
Code labours to strike right balance
July 11, 2011 | 07:56
Proposed amendments to the Labour Code have been the source of hot debate between firms and state administrators. Co-Chair of the Vietnam Business Forum’s Manufacturing & Distribution Working Group Fred Burke argues it will be one of the most important laws Vietnam adopts this decade and will have a major say on the nation’s future prosperity.
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