Most businesses are proactively preparing logistics for those working during Tet, such as preparing Tet gift distributions for workers and their families, and supporting transportation costs for employees traveling home for the holiday.
Factories are bustling with working atmosphere
In the final days of the lunar year, the fertiliser production plant of Vinachem DAP Joint Stock Company in Dinh Vu Industrial Park Hai Phong City is filled with a vibrant production atmosphere. Nguyen Ngoc Son, the company's Deputy General Director, stated that the company is ramping up production to ensure a supply of 20,000 tonnes of fertiliser per month to provide farmers in the Mekong Delta for their upcoming planting season.
He stated that the plant aims to achieve a profit of 200 billion VND as planned.
In early September 2024, Typhoon Yagi severely impacted the production and business activities of companies in Hai Phong. However, with efforts to overcome difficulties, the business community has restored production and quickly regained growth momentum, contributing to a growth rate of over 11% in Hai Phong's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2024, with industrial production indices increasing by as much as 15%.
In industrial zones across Bac Giang Province, these days also mark a peak production period to fulfil orders from businesses, especially foreign direct investment (FDI) companies.
Trade unions at various companies are urgently developing plans for salary and Tet bonuses to ensure that workers can enjoy a fulfilling holiday.
GU Vina Co., Ltd. in Dinh Tram Industrial Park is providing stable employment for over 400 workers with an average income of 8-9 million VND per person per month.
Nguyen Thi Thuy, Deputy Production Director and Chairwoman of the company's trade union, stated that although its profits have decreased compared to last year due to falling export prices, the company still ensures bonuses for workers of no less than 50% of their monthly salary.
Additionally, the company is committed to paying January 2025 salaries on time by the 15th.
Despite being affected by the overall economic difficulties, enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City are still striving to improve technology, and cut costs to ensure revenue while maintaining production and business operations, as well as ensuring salaries and Tet bonuses for workers.
At Saigon Food Joint Stock Company in Vinh Loc Industrial Park, Binh Chanh District, the working atmosphere on production lines is becoming vibrant.
Tran Thi Kieu Oanh, Human Resources Director of the company, noted that there has not been a single day without work, ensuring employment for nearly 2,000 staff members.
The company reported a 17% increase in export revenue in 2024, with total company revenue estimated to have risen by 15% compared to 2023.
Therefore, the Board of Directors and General Management have allocated a budget of 32 billion VND to caring for workers during Tet.
Hoang Ngoc Yen, Chairwoman of Nhị Bình Plastic Co., Ltd., shared that alongside the 13th-month salary bonus, the company will provide an additional month's salary as a reward.
With this favourable policy for employees and the signing of new export contracts in 2025, the company is confident that workers will return to work after a joyful and warm Tet holiday.
Caring for workers with difficult circumstances
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At a Tet market for workers in Binh Duong Province (Photo: congdoanbinhduong.org.vn) |
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of Hai Phong City Labour Federation, stated that local unions have mobilised more than 18 billion VND to care for trade union members and workers during Tet. This includes 10 billion VND from city funds and 8 billion VND from labour federation budgets along with other social sources.
Trade unions are planning to provide assistance such as gifts and transportation support for around 35,000 union members and workers, and will offer free cancer screenings for 1,000 workers.
This year's Tet bonus policies at Nidec Vietnam Co., Ltd. (High-Tech Park in Thu Duc City) will be maintained as they were in 2023 for its 3,500 employees.
Luu Kim Hong, Chairman of Nidec's labour union, reported that each worker will receive a bonus equivalent to 1.1 of their months' salary along with a Tet gift valued at 500,000 VND.
This year, Nidec Vietnam plans to organise free buses transporting 1,000 workers from central and northern provinces back home for Tet.
According to Le Duc Tho, Vice Chairman of Bac Giang Provincial Labour Federation, they are preparing 10,000 Tet gift packages for union members and disadvantaged workers.
The federation will organise a Tet market at Than Nhan Trung Square in Viet Yen Town from January 10 to 12, 2025. The market will feature around 100 booths showcasing products and services with discounts available for labourers. The federation has distributed 10,000 discount vouchers to union members.
With over 1.3 million workers employed in domestic and foreign-invested enterprises — over 80% from various provinces — Binh Duong Province has implemented many policies aimed at improving job stability and living standards for workers.
The estimated total budget allocated for caring for union members during Tet in 2025 is about 322 billion VND, including 50 billion VND from provincial budgets and 272 billion VND from business finances.
Pham Van Tuyen, Deputy Director of Binh Duong Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, indicated that based on assessments across nearly 1,700 enterprises in the area regarding wages and bonuses during Tet holidays, it is estimated that the highest bonus could reach up to 368 million VND from an FDI enterprise.
During Tet celebrations, Binh Duong Provincial Labour Federation in coordination with Ben Cat Workers' Culture Centre will organise a Tet Market, and a programme targeting 200 orphans as well as children of disadvantaged labourers in the locality.
