Hanoi: Initiatives help overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19

Hanoi: Initiatives help overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19

In response to a programme on 1 million initiatives to overcome difficulties and fight the COVID-19 pandemic launched by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), trade unions at all levels in Hanoi had registered 130,569 initiatives as of August 3, surpassing the target of 130,000 proposed by the city Confederation of Labour.
Firms not ready for higher minimum wages

Firms not ready for higher minimum wages

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has proposed a 7 per cent increase in minimum wages from July 1, but many insiders gave a thumbs down to the proposal.
Law to provide workers with stronger protection

Law to provide workers with stronger protection

The International Labour Organization has concluded that increased protection for workers must be a key aspect of the reform of the Social Insurance Law.
Vietnam General Confederation of Labour supports flood victims

Vietnam General Confederation of Labour supports flood victims

Nguyen Dinh Khang, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), on November 4 handed over 1 billion VND (43,190 USD) to residents affected by Storm Molave in central Quang Nam province.
Reducing working time in compliance with modern trends: VGCL

Reducing working time in compliance with modern trends: VGCL

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has requested the drafters of the revised Labour Code maintain the proposal to cut working time from 48 hours per week to 44 hours per week.