Unleashing the power of the people through consensus.

The fact that the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor is organizing a consultation with union members and workers on the plan to swap compensatory leave for the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day in 2026 shows that this process is becoming increasingly systematic and substantive.

This also confirms that issues directly related to workers' rights are being discussed and thoroughly considered before a final decision is made.

In fact, the demand for promoting grassroots democracy has seen many positive changes recently, clearly demonstrated by the concretization of the motto "the people know, the people discuss, the people do, the people inspect, the people supervise, and the people benefit." For example, recently, Can Gio commune (Ho Chi Minh City) organized a conference to gather community opinions on the partial adjustment of the 1/500 scale detailed planning for a housing project in the area, creating conditions for people to directly express their opinions and views. On a broader scale, many major policies such as the reorganization of administrative units or contributions to amending the Constitution... have been widely implemented through many channels, especially digital platforms, creating convenience for people to participate. However, there are still instances where implementation is superficial, and information is provided inadequately, making it difficult for people to understand and contribute their opinions. Limitations such as short consultation periods or a lack of feedback on the results of the feedback, if prolonged, will diminish public interest.

Therefore, for democracy to truly be a driving force for development, authorities must provide clear and easily understandable information, because citizens can only contribute effectively when they have a firm grasp and understanding of the issues. At the same time, it is necessary to diversify channels for receiving feedback, both directly and online; and to seriously implement the process of compiling, explaining, and informing citizens about the results of handling their opinions. When citizens feel their opinions are respected and adequately explained, social consensus will be firmly consolidated, contributing to unlocking resources so that policies and initiatives can truly be implemented.

THU HUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khoi-suc-dan-tu-su-dong-thuan-post848862.html