At the function, Khang stressed the VGCL values its traditional friendship with the GFTUK and wants to enhance the ties in line with benefits of each side.

He recommended the two bodies exchange knowledge and experience on training trade union personnel, collective bargaining targeting the private sector, as well as on their activities in the fields suitable for the two countries’ cooperation like tourism, agriculture and construction.

President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Nguyen Dinh Khang (R) presents a keepsake to Chairman of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea Ju Yong Gil.

Khang unveiled that the VGCL and GFTUK will work together to suggest suitable and meaningful activities marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in 2020.

He said he believes under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea and the GFTUK, the DPRK’s trade union movements will achieve further success in building socialism, developing the nation, and improving local people’s living standards.

Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Phan Van Anh speaks at the working session.

For his part, the DPRK official highlighted the long-standing ties shared between the two trade unions that have been fostered over time, noting that his current visit aims to enhance such relationship.

He also affirmed a consistent viewpoint of further expanding the ties in line with the relations shared between the two countries and their Parties.

Permanent Deputy Secretary Le Thi Thu Hong presents “Trade Union’s Cozy House” in Tan Yen district

(BGO) – The Labor Federation in Bac Giang province on June 2 visited to present the expense supporting to build the “Trade Union’s Cozy House” to the disadvantaged members in Tan Yen district.

Trade union cooperation helps to boost Vietnam-Sweden ties

The solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) over the past 22 years has contributed to deepening and diversifying relations between the two countries, the VGCL leader has said. 

Practically care for trade unionists’ benefit at grass root level

(BGO) – This May – Worker Month entitled “Each grass roots trade union attaches to one benefit to the member” has been executed via many practical activities towards the disadvantaged labors so as to encourage them to effectively work and stabilise the life.

133 outstanding trade unionist honored

(BGO) – A ceremony was held on April 24 by the Labor Federation in the northern province of Bac Giang to honor the outstanding labors on the occasion of the 133th anniversary of International Workers’ Day (May 1 1886 - 2019) and launch the Worker Month 2019.

Exhibition on Soviet Union’s support for Vietnam held in St. Petersburg

An exhibition is being held at the Russian Museum of Military Medicine in Saint Petersburg to give visitors an insight into the assistance of the former Soviet Union’s army for Vietnam.

Source: VNA