The issuance of Resolution 02-NQ/TW dated June 12, 2021, by the Politburo on "Renewing the organization and operation of the Vietnam Trade Union in the new situation" (hereinafter referred to as Resolution 02-NQ/TW); Resolution 26-NQ/TW dated May 19, 2018, of the Seventh Conference of the Central Committee of the Party (12th term) on "Focusing on building a team of cadres at all levels, especially at the strategic level, with sufficient qualities, capabilities and prestige, commensurate with the tasks" (hereinafter referred to as Resolution 26-NQ/TW), along with many major policies of the Party in the 13th term, has clearly defined the requirement to build a team of trade union cadres with firm political convictions, professional qualifications, and vocational skills to meet new requirements.

Furthermore, the legal system related to labor relations and trade unions has undergone many fundamental changes, such as the 2019 Labor Code, the amended Trade Union Law, and government regulations on dialogue, collective bargaining, and grassroots democracy. These changes necessitate that trade union officials be constantly and continuously updated to correctly implement the law and effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of union members and workers.

Implement Resolution 10b/NQ-BCH decisively.

Recently, many localities, sectors, and corporations have demonstrated a proactive spirit by issuing plans and action programs right from the beginning of their terms, clearly defining the responsibilities of each level in implementing Resolution 10b/NQ-BCH. This helps create uniformity within the system, avoiding confusion and passivity in organizing training.

Furthermore, the application of information technology not only facilitates changes in management methods within trade unions but also creates breakthroughs in staff training. Online learning platforms, online conferences, and e-learning systems have been quickly adopted and implemented by many units, overcoming barriers of space and time. Especially during the pandemic, online training proved effective in ensuring uninterrupted training while significantly expanding the number of staff participating in learning.

Many localities have also made good use of the support from universities, research institutes, and state management agencies in organizing training, thereby improving the quality of lecturers and professional expertise.

Furthermore, the need to improve the quality of trade union officials is increasing due to the practical development of the workforce. The rapid increase in non-state enterprises, FDI enterprises, high-tech production models, along with requirements related to dialogue, collective bargaining, and labor dispute resolution, has made the need for training and professional development of trade union officials urgent. This provides a strong impetus for trade unions at all levels to prioritize investment and focus on implementing Resolution 10b/NQ-BCH decisively and effectively.

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Activities leading up to the founding day of the Vietnam Trade Union.

The difficulties stem from within the system.

Besides the advantages, the implementation of Resolution 10b/NQ-BCH during the 2020-2025 period faced many difficulties and major challenges, directly affecting the quality and progress of cadre training. For example, during the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses scaled back production or ceased operations, forcing trade union officials to focus heavily on caring for and supporting workers, resulting in less time for training.

Another difficulty is the limited financial resources allocated for staff training. Many units have reported not being able to meet the minimum 15% expenditure requirement stipulated in the resolution. In particular, grassroots trade unions in mountainous and highland provinces face difficulties in allocating funds, while the cost of organizing training courses is high due to geographical conditions, long travel distances, harsh weather, and limited infrastructure.

Furthermore, the rapid changes in the labor environment and the emergence of new labor models such as online work, digital platform work, and flexible seasonal work have created significant pressure on training. Traditional training content is no longer relevant and requires frequent updates, while many organizations have not yet established mechanisms for reviewing and updating content periodically.

It is evident that the difficulties in the 2020-2025 period stem not only from the objective impacts of the pandemic and socio -economic factors, but also from within the trade union system itself: limitations in staff capacity, lack of standardized training programs, insufficient digital infrastructure, and the absence of a nationwide mechanism for evaluating training effectiveness.

Lan Chi

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/doi-moi-to-chuc-hoat-dong-cua-cong-doan-viet-nam-trong-tinh-hinh-moi-2471933.html