Expectations stemming from a humane policy.

With a meager income from salary and overtime, barely enough to make up a little over 10 million VND a month, buying an apartment worth several billion VND is extremely difficult.

The directive from General Secretary and President To Lam on striving towards the goal of ensuring that all citizens have housing, especially the view that social housing for rent is a key part of social security infrastructure, has resonated deeply with the greatest hopes and concerns of migrant workers like us. As workers directly employed in Ho Chi Minh City, we are overjoyed and have high expectations for this macro-level political commitment.

In reality, in large cities like Ho Chi Minh City, the dream of owning a private home is becoming increasingly distant for most workers. With incomes from salaries and overtime, barely enough to earn a little over 10 million VND a month, buying an apartment costing several billion VND is extremely difficult.

Like many workers today, I have to accept living in cramped, damp rooms in areas around industrial zones and export processing zones. A room of just over ten square meters is not only a place to rest after a tiring work shift, but also the living space for the whole family and the environment where children grow up. The rising cost of rent, electricity, and water each year is a constant burden, devouring most of our income and plunging the lives of workers into a cycle of uncertainty.

Therefore, the message about the strong shift towards a model of affordable social housing for rent brings us workers and laborers a sense of hope and excitement. Changing the mindset from "having to own a home" to "having stable housing" is a very practical step, appropriate to the current economic context.

For now, workers don't necessarily need to own a land ownership certificate in their name at all costs. What they truly need is a safe, stable home with affordable rent so they can work with peace of mind. When social housing for rent is properly invested in using public or private resources, workers will reduce their financial pressure. From there, we will have better conditions to take care of our health, regenerate our energy, and invest in our children's education, opening up a brighter future.

For this humane policy to truly come to life, it's a long and challenging journey. The reality demands addressing bottlenecks immediately, such as the shortage of land near workplaces or the lack of enthusiasm from businesses due to unattractive funding mechanisms.

As insiders, we hope that the authorities will decisively concretize these guidelines; planning and constructing social housing for rent adjacent to industrial zones to facilitate commuting and reduce travel costs. In addition, there needs to be a strict, transparent management, review, and supervision mechanism to ensure that these houses reach the hands of workers who truly need them, absolutely preventing any exploitation of the policy.

The guidance of the Party and State leaders is a great source of encouragement for us workers. Stable and safe housing is the core foundation for workers to settle down, build long-term careers, and continue to dedicate themselves to the development of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh.

We place our full trust in and look forward to the early appearance of modern, affordable social housing for rent, opening a bright new chapter for a large number of workers and laborers.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ky-vong-tu-mot-chu-truong-nhan-van-196260524191931045.htm