When Trade Unions Serve as a Sustainable Bridge

As a result, harmonious, stable, and progressive labor relations play a crucial role in determining the sustainable development of businesses.

Balancing interests

At GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. (Becamex Industrial Park - Binh Phuoc , Chon Thanh Ward), the most noticeable thing is the close and friendly relationship between the business owner and the employees. During lunch breaks, company leaders enjoy a friendly meal with employees, inquire about their work and employment situation, and discuss various aspects of their lives. This open and candid sharing demonstrates the company's appreciation for its human resources and its commitment to development. Furthermore, the employees are enthusiastic and confident in the company's sustainable development strategies.

Currently, GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. has nearly 400 employees, and orders increased in the fourth quarter, creating stable jobs for workers.

Thanks to various welfare policies, workers at GPPD Energy Co., Ltd. (Becamex Industrial Park - Binh Phuoc, Chon Thanh Ward) are enthusiastic about production. Photo: Nguyen Hoa

Worker Mai Anh Tuyet said: What she appreciates most about working at the company is the professional, safe, and friendly production environment. “We feel secure not only because of our stable income and employment, but also because of the attentive care from the company and the Trade Union, through their inquiries and willingness to listen to our concerns and suggestions. In addition, the Trade Union officials are always there to support us when we face difficulties or illness, creating a close bond that makes us consider our workplace our second family,” Ms. Tuyet shared.

Mr. Zhao Jian Chao, General Director of GPPD Energy Co., Ltd., stated: "Over the past five years of operation in Dong Nai , the company has gone through stages of development and stability. This achievement is largely due to the dedication and solidarity of the entire workforce. Over the past period, the company has invested in modern equipment for production, and the skills of its employees have improved, contributing to enhanced product quality and efficiency. In particular, the company highly values the role of the grassroots trade union in fostering a strong bond between the company and its employees, promoting mutual understanding and creating stable labor relations."

At Advanced Multitech (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., Nhon Trach 3 Industrial Park, Nhon Trach Commune, the grassroots trade union has played a crucial role in stabilizing production and fostering strong bonds between the workforce and the employer. Despite the language barrier in a non-state-owned enterprise, labor relations at the company remain stable and serve as a shining example of a cohesive work environment. This is demonstrated through dialogue and listening between the company, the trade union, and the workers. The company provides financial support and facilitates the effective operation of the grassroots trade union, encouraging employees to participate in foreign language courses to improve their skills and meet job requirements.

Ms. Do Thi Thuy Kieu, Chairwoman of the Trade Union at Advanced Multitech (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., stated: "The Trade Union always listens to understand the issues that employees are concerned about and the suggestions they make through suggestion boxes and dialogue sessions. Afterwards, we select the most relevant suggestions to present to the company's Board of Directors for improvement. The Executive Committee of the Trade Union also consistently promotes and encourages employees to comply with company regulations and achieve high work quotas and productivity targets."

Building trust with employees

According to a report by the Dong Nai Provincial Federation of Labor, the province currently has nearly 2,300 grassroots trade unions with over 784,000 members. Many grassroots trade unions in enterprises, especially those with a large workforce, operate effectively, building strong trust with both employers and employees. Through practical models and actions closely related to workers' lives, trade unions are playing an increasingly important role in stabilizing production and working alongside businesses to care for all aspects of workers' lives.

Furthermore, the grassroots trade union proactively coordinates with professional departments and business owners to implement democratic regulations and organize workplace dialogues. It represents employees in negotiating and signing collective labor agreements and labor regulations, and urges businesses to pay social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance, as well as ensuring occupational safety and hygiene. The trade union also resolves labor relations issues and collaborates with businesses to retain workers through long-term welfare policies.

The results show that trade unions serve as a strong bridge between businesses and employees. In units with strong trade union organizations, labor relations are generally stable, and productivity and business efficiency are significantly improved. Trade unions are a two-way communication channel, helping business leaders to promptly understand the thoughts and aspirations of employees; thereby adjusting human resource management policies accordingly and minimizing the risk of conflict in labor relations.

The role of the grassroots trade union is also demonstrated in supporting businesses in stabilizing production, recruiting labor, or improving investment, technology, and equipment for production and business activities. Along with that, it motivates and encourages employees to be self-motivated and conscientious in their work and production. This builds a united work environment, creating motivation for employees to increase labor productivity, participate in emulation movements, and help businesses ensure their annual production plans.

At the Conference of Trade Union Branches in various regions of the province, organized by the Provincial Federation of Labor in November 2025, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor Nguyen Duc Thang highly appreciated the role and efforts of trade union officials, especially as the province implemented a two-tiered local government system and the trade union's operational model shifted to a two-tiered system. During that time, trade union branches played a crucial role in stabilizing workers' morale, encouraging their active participation in emulation movements, and supporting businesses in achieving production goals.

To ensure social security for workers and retain resources for business development, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Labor Union Nguyen Duc Thang suggested that grassroots trade unions focus on caring for the lives and jobs of workers, especially negotiating welfare policies, wages, and year-end bonuses so that workers feel secure and committed. Grassroots trade unions should continuously innovate the content and methods of their activities, and improve the capacity of trade union officials to truly be a reliable support for workers. This is the common goal that the trade union organization is striving for in the current period.

Nguyen Hoa

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/cong-doan/lao-dong-viec-lam/202512/khi-cong-doan-la-cau-noi-ben-vung-1882d30/