In recent years, the Gia Lai Federation of Labor has translated central government and Vietnam General Confederation of Labor policies into concrete actions, focusing on restructuring union organizations and improving operational effectiveness at all levels.
Under the reform drive, district-level, sectoral and provincial Economic Zone trade unions, along with 2,318 grassroots unions at fully state-funded agencies and public service units, have concluded operations in line with regulations. A new commune- and ward-level union model has been introduced to ensure stable and effective representation.
Province-wide, 225 new grassroots trade unions and 17 commune and ward unions have been established, admitting 29,374 new members. Gia Lai now has 1,003 grassroots unions with 80,136 members, expanding representation amid changing economic conditions.
Newly formed unions have moved quickly to stabilize operations. The Diên Hồng Ward Trade Union, established in July 2025, has launched practical activities to strengthen member cohesion. “When trade unions are promptly consolidated and operate with a grassroots-oriented approach, they build trust and solidarity among members,” said Chairwoman Châu Hồng Nhi.
With these achievements, the trade union organization has increasingly affirmed its role as a reliable support for members and workers, contributing to making Gia Lai a relatively developed province, joining the nation in confidently entering a new era of development.
In the coming time, trade unions at all levels will continue to innovate their organization and operations towards being streamlined, flexible, professional, modern, and strongly grassroots-oriented; better fulfill their role in representing, caring for, and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of members and workers; accelerate digital transformation in trade union activities; strengthen membership development and the establishment of grassroots trade unions; and improve the quality of trade union officials.”
Mr. HÀ DUY TRUNG – Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor
Capacity building has been prioritized. Between 2023 and 2025, 399 officials attended political and professional training courses, while 169 training sessions reached 15,721 union officials. The result has been a more standardized and skilled workforce aligned with new operational demands.
Financial management has also been modernized, with 85% of grassroots unions now using dedicated accounting software to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Trade unions have played an active role in political engagement, contributing to party-building efforts. Over the period, 8,824 outstanding members were recommended for party consideration, and 4,370 were admitted.
Welfare support remains a core focus. The provincial Federation of Labor has funded the construction and repair of 142 “Trade Union shelters” and “Compassion houses” for members facing hardship, with total spending exceeding 6.135 billion VND (about USD 245,000). One beneficiary, Nguyễn Thị Lắm of An Phát Investment JSC, received 60 million VND (about USD 2,400) in July 2025 to build an 85-square-meter home.
“My family now has a solid house, giving me better conditions to focus on work and participate more actively in union activities,” Lắm said.
Beyond housing, unions implemented 28 welfare programs between 2023 and 2025, benefiting nearly 10,000 members with funding of more than 4.36 billion VND (about USD 174,000). Additional union and social resources totaling 186 billion VND (about USD 7.44 million) were mobilized to support nearly 450,000 workers.
Trade unions have also expanded job placement, vocational training, cultural and sports activities, health care initiatives, and worker appreciation programs, contributing to improved morale and workplace cohesion.
Social responsibility initiatives have mobilized more than 31.6 billion VND (about USD 1.26 million) and nearly 25,000 units of donated blood, reinforcing humanitarian values and mutual support among workers across the province.
Effective emulation in creative labor
Patriotic emulation movements continue to be widely implemented by trade unions at all levels, closely aligned with political tasks and the realities of production and business. Notably, the “skilled and creative labor” movement has attracted a large number of members and workers.
In practice, 16,579 initiatives, research topics, and technical solutions have been proposed and effectively applied, generating hundreds of billions of VND in benefits for agencies, units, and enterprises. Many high-quality initiatives have been recognized and honored at the national level.
Among them, 36 outstanding initiatives and solutions have been awarded the Creative Labor Certificate by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor; 12 exemplary projects with a total benefit value of over 4.1 billion VND have been recognized as “Projects celebrating the Trade Union Congress” and major national holidays.
In addition, specialized emulation movements such as “Good at state work, good at housework,” “Green–clean–beautiful, ensuring occupational safety and hygiene,” and cultural and sports activities continue to spread widely.