(HBO) - With its theme focusing on connecting workers and fortifying organisations, the 2023 Workers' Month programme was implemented by trade unions at all levels across Hoa Binh with various practical activities benefiting and honouring workers, the force that has accompanied firms in their development paths.
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Leaders of the provincial Labour Federation, Lac Thuy district Party Committee,
and Lac Thuy People's Committee present gifts to workers with difficult
circumstances on the occasion of the 2023 Workers' Month.
Nguyen Duc Thuan, Vice Chairman of the
provincial Labour Federation, said social resources have been mobilised
to organise practical and effective activities under this year’s programme.
As a result, local trade unions at all levels
arranged visits and presented 168 gifts worth over 186 million VND (7,844 USD)
to union members and workers encountering difficulties and labour accidents.
They also supported the construction of five houses worth 240 million VND;
signed cooperation agreements for welfare programmes serving union members; and
organised discount sales and health care events for the group. Notably, a forum
titled "Workers for Enterprises, Enterprises for Workers" was held,
with 1,075 union members participating and 39 feedback and opinions recorded.
Meanwhile, to care for the cultural and
spiritual life of union members, 852 sport and artistic events took place,
gathering over 15,600 employees. The provincial Labour Federation also ran a
Facebook photo contest on the charm of the group, attracting hundreds of
entries.
The development of membership was also a
highlight. Accordingly, before and during the month, 10 new grassroots trade
unions were established; 2,412 new members were admitted; and 548 outstanding
members were recommended for Party membership consideration.
The flexibility and creativity of trade unions
at all levels during the Workers' Month have contributed to better care and
protection for the members and enhanced the position and role of trade union
organisations in the province./.
In the afternoon of December 17, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized a summary and awarding ceremony for the Online Competition on preventing and controlling the Family Violence in 2024.
Implementing the Resolution of the 17th Provincial Party Congress to reach a health insurance coverage rate of 95% or more of the population, the Women's Union at all provincial levels has deployed the creative models and methods and effectively replicated them. These activities not only contribute to completing the social security goals, but they also spread the spirit of solidarity and sharing in the community.
Hoa Binh is carried out investment projects to upgrade three district medical centres in Lac Son and Yen Thuy districts and Hoa Binh city. The projects are funded by the central budget under the Economic and Social Recovery and Development Programme, aiming to improve healthcare services. The goal is to gradually develop a system of modern and quality district-level healthcare facilities.
To improve the cultural and spiritual life of the elderly, the associations for the elderly at various levels in Hoa Binh province have created many interesting and meaningful activities, attracting the participation of a large number of old people. These activities provide opportunities for them to improve both their physical and mental health, enabling them to live happily and healthily.
The pilot programme for sending Vietnamese workers to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for seasonal agricultural jobs continues under a collaboration between localities of the two countries, running for five years from January 1, 2022.
Staff of the Red Cross Society of Hoa Binh province were deeply moved by a meaningful and humanitarian act by Mr Vu Huu Lung, 86, in Hoa Binh city, to donate his corneas, which brought hopes to those yearning for the light. Before passing away, Lung left behind a noble wish to donate all of his organs, including his corneas, to help patients suffering from blindness and those in need of organ transplants to revive their lives.
