On the morning of April 26, in Hanoi, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) coordinated with the Central Steering Committee for the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) to organize the launching ceremony of Workers' Month - Month of Action on OSH in 2025. Comrade Nguyen Hoa Binh, Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Government attended and spoke at the ceremony.
Attending the launching ceremony were Party Central Committee members: Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Minister of Home Affairs ; Nguyen Dinh Khang, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
Also attending were representatives of leaders of Central Committees, Ministries and Branches; members of the Central Steering Committee for the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health; representatives of a number of international agencies and organizations in Vietnam; leaders of a number of Labor Federations, Departments of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs, Departments of Health , Farmers' Associations of provinces and cities, and a large number of workers.
Workers' Month 2025 with the theme "Vietnamese workers pioneering into the new era" is focused on by trade unions at all levels with 5 groups of activities, including: Program "Creative workers, confidently entering the new era"; Program "Dialogue in May" and Forum "Party with workers - Workers with the Party"; Program "Thanking workers"; Peak month for developing union members, establishing grassroots unions; introducing the development of party members and workers and Program "Propaganda, raising awareness of union members and workers".
The 2025 Occupational Safety and Health Action Month is set to run from May 1 to 31 with the theme "Strengthening assessment and identification of hazards and risks and proactively implementing measures to ensure occupational safety and health at the workplace".
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh affirmed: This year's Workers' Month is an occasion to honor the value of labor, to arouse the creativity and responsibility of workers in the cause of building a strong and prosperous Vietnam, where people have a prosperous and happy life. At the same time, launching the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health aims to emphasize the policy of the Party, the State and the determination of the entire political system in protecting the health, life and rights of workers, respecting human rights and civil rights.
To better care for, develop and protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh suggested: Continue to raise awareness and responsibility for the whole society, especially employers and workers, regarding occupational safety and hygiene. Enterprises need to proactively assess and identify risks in the workplace, invest in safety technology and strictly implement legal regulations.
Workers need to comply with procedures and actively participate in training programs on occupational safety and hygiene. Promote training and improve workers' skills, especially digital skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Strengthen the role of the Trade Union in caring for the lives and protecting the rights of workers. Further improve the effectiveness of dialogue and collective bargaining, especially on issues of wages, ensuring safety and hygiene at work, improving working conditions, working hours, rest hours, health care, etc.
For the team of workers and laborers, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh suggested that they continuously study, innovate, actively participate in the "popular digital education" movement, master technology, to become "pioneers" in the digital era and artificial intelligence.
At the launching ceremony, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor awarded certificates of merit to 6 collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the movement "Green - Clean - Beautiful, ensuring occupational safety and health in 2024"; the Ministry of Home Affairs awarded certificates of merit to 6 collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in implementing occupational safety and health work in 2025.
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