Trade union experts from Vietnam and other Asia-Pacific countries gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on March 4 to share experience between unions and businesses.
The seminar was jointly held by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), the Japanese Federation of Textile, Garment, Chemical, Food, Trade and Service Workers’ Union , and the Asia-Pacific Labour Network.
Speaking at the event, Vo Van Nhat, a representative from the VGCL, highlighted Vietnam’s view of building a harmonised, stable, advanced and mutually trusting relationship between trade unions and companies.
At present, many free trade agreements stipulate improved workers’ rights and the role of trade unions have grown in influence, he said.
Participants said a fair balance between the interests of employees and employers is a decisive factor for the success of any business. When the relationship is built on fairness, both sides’ interests are guaranteed.
To enhance this partnership, trade unions should perform its role of encouraging workers to actively contribute to the company’s development while protecting their legitimate rights and interests, they said.
According to Vice Chairman of the Japanese federation Shoichi Hachino, Vietnam, in its international integration with the market and participation in international and regional organisations, it has promoted its economic development, especially in trade.
More and more trans-national companies have invested in Vietnam, creating severe competition among businesses, he said, adding that to overcome this challenge, companies need to have sustainable and independent strategies and strong bonds with unions, he said.
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has set a target of having trade unions in all domestic businesses and 65 percent of foreign invested ones.-VNA
The seminar was jointly held by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), the Japanese Federation of Textile, Garment, Chemical, Food, Trade and Service Workers’ Union , and the Asia-Pacific Labour Network.
Speaking at the event, Vo Van Nhat, a representative from the VGCL, highlighted Vietnam’s view of building a harmonised, stable, advanced and mutually trusting relationship between trade unions and companies.
At present, many free trade agreements stipulate improved workers’ rights and the role of trade unions have grown in influence, he said.
Participants said a fair balance between the interests of employees and employers is a decisive factor for the success of any business. When the relationship is built on fairness, both sides’ interests are guaranteed.
To enhance this partnership, trade unions should perform its role of encouraging workers to actively contribute to the company’s development while protecting their legitimate rights and interests, they said.
According to Vice Chairman of the Japanese federation Shoichi Hachino, Vietnam, in its international integration with the market and participation in international and regional organisations, it has promoted its economic development, especially in trade.
More and more trans-national companies have invested in Vietnam, creating severe competition among businesses, he said, adding that to overcome this challenge, companies need to have sustainable and independent strategies and strong bonds with unions, he said.
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has set a target of having trade unions in all domestic businesses and 65 percent of foreign invested ones.-VNA
