Every Trade Union official – a vital link

In every agency, unit, and enterprise, the Trade Union (TU) is not only a representative organization that cares for and protects the lawful rights and interests of its members and employees but also a bridge that connects the workforce, helping to build a united and progressive working environment.

The grassroots TU of Grand Gain Footwear Manufacturing Co., Ltd. provides assistance to union members facing difficult circumstances.

To effectively fulfill the TU's mission, every TU official should become a strong "vital link," strengthening the bond between members and the organization, as well as between employees and the enterprise, while promoting a spirit of solidarity, support, and responsibility.

Inspiring employees

At many enterprises in Dong Nai City, grassroots TU officials have become a vital pillar of support for members and employees. They consistently listen to employees' thoughts and aspirations, promptly identify difficulties and challenges, and propose practical solutions to their leadership to better safeguard employees' welfare. In every activity, from improving material and spiritual well-being to organizing emulation movements, TU officials take the lead and inspire positive energy to motivate employees to actively participate in TU activities.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Tin, Chair of the grassroots TU at Chien Vietnam Furniture Mfg. Co., Ltd. in Tam Phuoc Ward, is one of the TU officials who consistently inspires members and employees throughout the enterprise. With many years of dedication to TU activities and a thorough understanding of workers' lives, she remains approachable and attentive to workers' needs, promptly sharing, supporting, and protecting employees' legitimate rights and interests.

In addition to representing the voices of TU members, Nguyen Thi Thanh Tin serves as a trusted bridge between employees and company leadership, contributing to the development of harmonious, stable, and progressive labor relations. Through her dedication, strong sense of responsibility, and wholehearted commitment to employees, she has earned their trust while fostering cohesion and solidarity within the workforce, helping the TU truly become a shared home for workers.

In April 2026, Nguyen Thi Thanh Tin was one of five TU officials in Dong Nai honored by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor as an outstanding grassroots TU chair in workplace dialogue and collective bargaining for 2023–2025. Tin said, "Every member deserves to be heard and supported by the TU. Therefore, I always make time to meet with employees, building close, trusting relationships so they feel comfortable sharing issues related to their work and personal lives. Through these sincere exchanges, many legitimate recommendations from employees have been consolidated and promptly addressed by the TU."

As a young and dynamic TU official, Bui Le Tra My, Chair of the grassroots TU at An Loi Apparel Co., Ltd. in Amata Industrial Park, Long Binh Ward, has made a strong impression on employees and earned their trust. Through her dedication and responsiveness in every activity, she has helped create a cohesive working environment where employees feel secure and committed. Her image as an energetic and approachable TU official vividly reflects the message, "Every TU official – a vital link." It is a connection built on trust, companionship, and a lasting bond between employees and the enterprise.

"To become a strong connecting link, every TU official must develop resilience, strengthen professional competence, and uphold a spirit of responsibility, dedication, and impartiality. At the same time, they must develop a professional working style, stay close to the grassroots, and know how to listen, share, and accompany employees under all circumstances. It is through these everyday actions that trust is built and members become more committed to the TU organization."

Bui Thi Bich Thuy, Vice Chair of the City Federation of Labor

Building connections from the grassroots

Dong Nai is a locality with a high concentration of workers in industrial parks, where the need to build harmonious, stable, and progressive labor relations remains a priority. In this context, the role of TU officials has become increasingly important. In addition to mastering guidelines, policies, laws, and professional skills, every official must continuously innovate working methods and apply information technology to strengthen engagement with members while building faster, more effective, and more accessible communication channels.

Experience has shown that wherever TU officials are dedicated and responsible, the TU movements develop strongly, employees become more committed to their workplace, workplace unity is strengthened, and work efficiency improves. Each TU official therefore serves not only as a representative who protects employees' legitimate rights and interests but also as a trusted link connecting members through care and confidence.

A typical example is Grand Gain Footwear Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Dong Xoai II Industrial Park, Dong Xoai Ward, where TU officials not only lead enterprise movements but also initiate and coordinate numerous charitable activities, promoting a spirit of mutual assistance and compassion among employees. From fundraising campaigns for workers facing difficult circumstances to support activities for members experiencing hardship, TU officials consistently serve as the driving force behind solidarity.

Recently, the company's TU visited and provided nearly 72 million VND in financial support to Pham Thi Ly, a worker suffering from a serious illness. Ly felt deeply moved by the assistance she received from the TU and her colleagues. She said that this timely support not only helped her family ease the burden of treatment costs but also gave her greater confidence and strength to continue fighting her illness. Her story once again affirms the TU's role as a dependable source of support, standing beside employees during their most difficult times.

The achievements of grassroots TU activities clearly demonstrate that the message, "Every TU official – a vital link," carries profound significance regarding the role of TU officials in the new phase. When every official embraces the mission of connecting people through dedication and a spirit of service, the TU will continue to grow stronger and serve as a reliable source of support for its members. As these connections are strengthened, gaps will be narrowed, creating greater solidarity and deeper trust between employees and the TU organization.

By Thao My – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha