On April 24, the leaders of the Confederation of Labor of An Giang province organized delegations to work at 10 enterprises, grasp the situation of labor relations, production and business (production and business) combined with visiting and supporting union members and workers with compensation. difficult situation.
This is the opening activity of the provincial trade union before the opening of Workers’ Month and Action Month on occupational safety and health in 2024. These enterprises have grassroots trade unions (CCCS) affiliated with the province and the public sector. Union of provincial industrial parks and Communist Union affiliated to the City Confederation of Labor. Long Xuyen, Thoai Son district, Chau Phu district. At workplaces, the Labor Confederation of An Giang province also monitors the situation of businesses recruiting workers, implementing policies, regimes, and holidays on April 30 and May 1…
Vice Chairman of the Confederation of Labor of An Giang province Nguyen Huu Giang said that through work, the union understands the situation of labor relations and production and business activities at the enterprise. On a practical basis, the unit will coordinate with relevant departments, agencies and branches to propose to local authorities to remove difficulties and create favorable conditions for businesses to operate and develop.
From the beginning of the year until now, many businesses in the province continue to recruit a large number of workers, mainly unskilled workers in the garment and footwear industry. According to statistics, in the first quarter of 2024, 131 enterprises in the province are looking to recruit nearly 4,800 workers (an increase of more than 190% over the same period in 2023); 32 enterprises outside the province need to recruit nearly 1,900 workers (down 1.7% over the same period).
It is expected that in the second quarter of 2024, businesses’ demand for labor recruitment will continue to increase (about 174 companies will participate in recruiting nearly 8,800 workers). Of these, more than 97% of workers do not require technical expertise, the rest require elementary, intermediate, college, and university degrees.
Through understanding the situation, most businesses in the province have received new orders and begun to expand production and business. In general, the labor and employment situation of businesses has improved; There are fluctuations but relatively few, mainly due to the need for businesses to recruit more workers; Some businesses have closed orders until the end of 2024 with partners. However, there are still enterprises in the seafood processing sector facing difficulties due to lack of orders, continuing to narrow production and reduce labor to maintain operations.
On the occasion of Workers’ Month, leaders of the Confederation of Labor of An Giang province discussed and hoped that businesses would create conditions for Communist Unions to promote their roles and responsibilities in taking care of union members and workers. In particular, taking care of cases in particularly difficult circumstances, suffering from labor accidents, occupational diseases, serious diseases… helps them trust and stick with the trade union, and feel secure in their work and labor. production, overcoming difficulties.
On this occasion, the Labor Federation of An Giang province awarded a total of 247 gifts, deducted from the unit’s financial resources. Specifically, 181 benefits are reserved for union members and workers in extremely difficult circumstances, worth 1 million VND/ticket; 66 union members and employees suffered from labor accidents, occupational diseases, and fatal diseases, worth 700,000 VND/rate.
The annual Worker’s Month and Action Month on occupational safety and health are the peak times for trade unions at all levels to coordinate with business owners to organize activities to care for the interests of union members and workers. At the launching ceremony, the Provincial Labor Federation will award 20 cash supports to union members in particularly difficult circumstances, each worth 1 million VND. In addition, reward outstanding collectives and individuals in implementing the movement “Green – clean – beautiful, ensuring labor safety and hygiene” at CSCS.
After the launching ceremony, the Confederation of Labor of An Giang province coordinated with the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to organize a propaganda contest on labor safety and hygiene in enterprises. The playground attracts union members, workers, and trade union officials working on occupational safety and health at 29 business unions affiliated to the Provincial Confederation of Labor. Teams compete in 2 parts: Design and presentation on a model of occupational safety and hygiene propaganda; general knowledge test.
Contest knowledge revolves around the 2015 Law on Occupational Safety and Health, Decree 88/2020/ND-CP of the Government detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Occupational Safety and Health; Circular 11/2020/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs promulgating the list of occupations and jobs that are heavy, hazardous, dangerous and occupations and jobs that are particularly heavy, hazardous, danger.
Besides, learn about the State’s policies on occupational safety and hygiene, the rights and obligations of employers and employees in implementing occupational safety and hygiene at the facility; Basic knowledge about dangerous and harmful factors, preventive measures, and first aid; improve working conditions; Build a safety culture in production and business.
| The focus of Workers’ Month is activities of visiting and giving gifts, honoring typical workers; forum “Workers for businesses, businesses for workers”; “Thank you workers” activity, “Healthy to work and produce” program; May dialogue, topical contact with worker voters; Peak month of union membership development, establishment of Communist unions… |
MY Hanh
