Vietnam, Poland enhance trade union cooperation
(VOV) - Vietnam and Poland will promote trade union cooperation through the exchange of delegations, information sharing and mutual support at international forums, said President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), Dang Ngoc Tung.
At a reception for a high-level delegation from the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ) led by its president Jan Guzin Hanoi on September 5, Tung emphasised the visit will contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries’ trade union organisations.
Vietnam’s trade union has around 8.3 million of members and 117,000 chapters at the grassroots level. In the context of the country’s international economic integration and the signing of free trade agreements, Vietnam faces challenges in protecting workers’ rights and interests, especially those in the non-state economic sector.
Therefore, Vietnam’s trade union should increase internal strength and learn experience from international trade union organisations, including the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ), said Tung.
For his part, Jan Guz said the main goal of the OPZZ is to get involved in making social policies for employees, and protect their rights so as to improve their living conditions.
He acknowledged VGCL’s efforts in protecting employees’ legitimate rights and expressed hope trade unions of both countries will tighten friendship and cooperation to build strong trade union organisations.