More than 148.7 billion VND to organize "Union Meal"

The total budget for this activity reached more than 148.7 billion VND, of which the source from grassroots trade unions accounted for over 70 billion VND, the support source from enterprises and socialization was nearly 61 billion VND, the rest was the budget support from the General Confederation of Labor and local labor federations, and industry trade unions.

"Union meals" are always carefully prepared for union members and workers. Photo: DVCC

Compared to 2024, although the number of grassroots unions organized decreased, the average value of each meal reached 68,500 VND, significantly higher than the 50,300 VND of the previous year. This shows that the quality of meals and the concern of businesses and unions for workers are increasingly improved.

This year’s “Union Meal” focuses on workers directly involved in production in industrial parks, factories, and enterprises with large numbers of workers and collective kitchens. Many grassroots unions have proactively negotiated and dialogued with employers to mobilize more resources, clearly demonstrating their representative role and taking real care of union members.

In many enterprises, "Union Meals" have become an opportunity for employees and management to share their thoughts and propose solutions to improve working conditions, thereby contributing to strengthening harmonious, stable and progressive labor relations.

Some localities and sectors have large-scale organizations such as: Bac Ninh Provincial Federation of Labor with 508 grassroots unions, more than 253,000 beneficiaries; Ho Chi Minh City has 416 grassroots unions, more than 223,000 beneficiaries; Hai Phong has 295 grassroots unions, more than 172,000 beneficiaries; Dong Nai has 126 grassroots unions, more than 143,000 beneficiaries.

Many units stand out in mobilizing socialized resources such as the Vietnam Banking Trade Union (over 8.4 billion VND), the Bac Ninh Provincial Labor Federation (nearly 6.7 billion VND) and the Coal - Mineral Trade Union (over 5 billion VND).

In addition to the main activity of organizing meals, many grassroots unions also incorporate cultural and spiritual activities, such as giving gifts to union members in difficulty, giving moon cakes, celebrating birthdays, giving "Union Shelters"; organizing arts, sports , folk games... to create a joyful and united atmosphere.

The 2025 “Union Meal” has been implemented at 5,132 grassroots unions. Photo: DVCC

Some units are creative in organizing meals right on the construction site, camp or combining it with a resort stay, so that workers can relax after stressful working hours.

Thus, from a regular activity of caring for life, “Union Meals” is gradually becoming a symbol of the spirit of sharing and humanity in modern labor relations, demonstrating the mission of the Union organization to accompany workers. Those simple but meaningful meals are contributing to nurturing trust, arousing the spirit of solidarity, competition in labor and production, for the sustainable development of businesses and the country.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/hon-148-7-ty-dong-to-chuc-bua-com-cong-doan-723186.html