In pictures: First session of 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress takes place

The first working session of the 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress for the 2026-2031 tenure, under the motto “Solidarity-Democracy-Discipline-Innovation-Development”, took place at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on the morning of June 3. The congress will be held from June 3 to 5.

The Presidium, comprising 27 members, is approved by the 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress.
The Presidium, comprising 27 members, is approved by the 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress.
Tong Van Bang, Head of the Labour Relations Department, presents the list of members of the Congress Presidium, the Congress Secretariat, and the Delegation Credentials Verification Committee.
Tong Van Bang, Head of the Labour Relations Department, presents the list of members of the Congress Presidium, the Congress Secretariat, and the Delegation Credentials Verification Committee.
The congress is attended by 780 official delegates and 51 delegation delegations representing Federations of Labour of provinces and cities, central-level industrial trade unions, trade unions of economic groups and trade unions of corporations under the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, representing nearly 10 million trade union members nationwide.
The congress is attended by 780 official delegates and 51 delegation delegations representing Federations of Labour of provinces and cities, central-level industrial trade unions, trade unions of economic groups and trade unions of corporations under the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, representing nearly 10 million trade union members nationwide.
Thai Thu Xuong, Standing Vice President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, presents the draft working regulations of the congress.
Thai Thu Xuong, Standing Vice President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, presents the draft working regulations of the congress.
The congress reviews the implementation of the Resolution of the 13th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress for the 2023-2026 tenure, sets goals, tasks and breakthroughs for the new term, amending the Viet Nam Trade Union Charter and elects the Executive Board of the 14th Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour.
The congress reviews the implementation of the Resolution of the 13th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress for the 2023-2026 tenure, sets goals, tasks and breakthroughs for the new term, amending the Viet Nam Trade Union Charter and elects the Executive Board of the 14th Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour.
Le Thanh Xuan presents the report on the verification of delegates’ qualifications at the congress.
Le Thanh Xuan presents the report on the verification of delegates’ qualifications at the congress.
Ngo Duy Hieu, Vice President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, presents an overview of the Political Report of the Executive Board of 13th Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour submitted to the congress.
Ngo Duy Hieu, Vice President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, presents an overview of the Political Report of the Executive Board of 13th Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour submitted to the congress.
The congress aims to focus on developing membership, improving the organisational model and enhancing operational effectiveness; investing resources and renewing approaches to carrying out representative functions, caring for and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of trade union members and workers.
The congress aims to focus on developing membership, improving the organisational model and enhancing operational effectiveness; investing resources and renewing approaches to carrying out representative functions, caring for and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of trade union members and workers.
Nguyen Xuan Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Trade Union, presents a report on amendments and supplements to the Trade Union Charter.
Nguyen Xuan Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Trade Union, presents a report on amendments and supplements to the Trade Union Charter.
The congress also sets out a number of key programmes, including membership development, establishment of grassroots trade unions, and participation in Party building within enterprises; reform of trade union finance works and enhancement of trade union member welfare; and trade unions accompanying the Government in improving labour productivity and achieving double-digit growth targets.
The congress also sets out a number of key programmes, including membership development, establishment of grassroots trade unions, and participation in Party building within enterprises; reform of trade union finance works and enhancement of trade union member welfare; and trade unions accompanying the Government in improving labour productivity and achieving double-digit growth targets.
Many important projects will be implemented during the new tenure, including improving the effectiveness of dialogue, collective bargaining and building harmonious labour relations for the 2026-2031 period; trade union participation in developing new productive forces, and promoting stable-income employment for employees; digital transformation in trade union activities; and building an open, flexible, and dynamic trade union organisation.
Many important projects will be implemented during the new tenure, including improving the effectiveness of dialogue, collective bargaining and building harmonious labour relations for the 2026-2031 period; trade union participation in developing new productive forces, and promoting stable-income employment for employees; digital transformation in trade union activities; and building an open, flexible, and dynamic trade union organisation.
Overview of the congress.
Overview of the congress.
The 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress is a congress of action. Therefore, during the 2026-2031 tenure, the Viet Nam Trade Union will launch a new emulation movement, “Good Work, High Productivity, Better Income”, building on the movement, “Good labour, Creative labour.”
The 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress is a congress of action. Therefore, during the 2026-2031 tenure, the Viet Nam Trade Union will launch a new emulation movement, “Good Work, High Productivity, Better Income”, building on the movement, “Good labour, Creative labour.”
NDO

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