Flexible and practical support for workers
President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour Nguyen Dinh Khang affirmed that trade unions consistently uphold their role as a reliable pillar, caring for the material and spiritual lives of workers and protecting their legitimate rights and interests, especially during Tet.
It is projected that during Tet 2026, more than 12 million union members, workers, and their families will benefit from activities organised by trade unions from central to grassroots levels. These initiatives aim to bring workers a warmer, fuller Tet, thereby strengthening their trust and bond with trade unions and enterprises.
Programmes supporting union members and workers in difficult circumstances, such as “Tet Reunion – Spring Sharing”, “Tet not far from home” and “Tet Trade Union Market”, organised across provinces and cities for many years, have gone beyond annual welfare activities to become bridges of affection and solidarity, affirming the irreplaceable role of trade unions.
Vice President of the Ha Noi Labour Confederation Nguyen Huy Khanh noted that although 2025 was a year of difficulties and challenges, the Confederation ceaselessly innovated its methods of operation, guided by the principle of “putting union members and workers at the centre.” He explained: “We understand that behind every worker is a family, with daily worries about food and clothing. Therefore, protecting rights and caring for livelihoods is defined as our core task.”
Following directives from the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, delegations of trade unions visited and delivered Tet gifts to workers in enterprises, industrial zones, export processing zones, and remote areas, particularly those living in hardship or affected by natural disasters.
President of the Da Nang City Labour Federation Phan Thi Thuy Linh emphasised: “We define caring for Tet for union members not just as welfare but as a task with the consistent motto: Every worker can enjoy Tet and no one is left behind.”
Caring for Tet for union members not just as welfare but as a task with the consistent motto: Every worker can enjoy Tet and no one is left behind.
Accordingly, the City Labour Federation will spend an estimated 30 billion VND on Tet support. Notably, 1,000 gift packages, each worth 1 million VND in cash, will be delivered to single labourers and those suffering serious illnesses.
Tran Thi Hoa, a worker from Hoa Khanh Ward, Da Nang City, shared that after the historic floods in October 2025, her rented room was inundated and her furniture ruined. With support from the City Labour Federation, she now feels cared for and no longer alone.
Bringing Tet closer to workers far from home
From export processing zones and industrial parks to workers’ boarding houses, trade unions have proactively brought the Tet atmosphere closer to those far from home through practical activities.
At a boarding house in Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a Tet programme unfolded in a warm, affectionate atmosphere. Cultural performances by union members and workers themselves helped ease homesickness, while gifts were distributed to those unable to return home for Tet.
President of Chanh Hung Ward Trade Union Doan Ngoc Diem Lan explained that the ward trade union has deployed many caring activities for workers in difficulty, especially informal sector labourers and those living in boarding houses.
In addition, the “Tet Trade Union Market”, a signature programme, is being held nationwide both in-person and online. Featuring 50 to 70 stalls with diverse essential items such as food, household goods, and consumer products, the market offers preferential prices with guaranteed quality and clear origins, enabling workers to shop economically.
For many union members, this is not merely shopping or receiving gifts, but a cherished moment each Spring to feel the sharing and companionship of the trade union organisation during the country’s traditional Tet holiday.
Recognising that nothing can replace family reunions at Tet, the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour and trade unions at all levels have provided free or subsidised bus, train, and plane tickets, helping tens of thousands of workers return home and then back to their workplaces on time for the new year’s production.
The timely gifts and heartfelt gestures of trade unions help workers feel cared for and supported. These acts embody compassion and solidarity, nurturing trust and attachment so that every worker feels their workplace is a second home.
A new highlight this year is the New Year’s Eve Dinner programme, offering workers, trade union organisations, employers, and local leaders the chance to share opinions, foster unity, and build trust between workers and enterprises.
Amid the hustle of life, timely gifts and heartfelt gestures are like warm threads of emotion, helping workers feel cared for and supported. More importantly, these activities sow trust and attachment in every worker’s heart, so they truly bond with their workplace like a second homeland. Thus, Tet becomes warmer.
Amid the bustle of daily life, the timely gifts and heartfelt gestures of trade unions help workers feel cared for and supported. Beyond material support, these acts embody compassion and solidarity, nurturing trust and attachment so that every worker feels their workplace is a second home. In this spirit of humanity, Tet becomes not only a season of reunion but also a celebration of shared care and belonging — a truly warm Tet for all.
