WEBVTT 00:00:12.535 --> 00:00:16.215 At the end of the 19th century, with the extensive exploitation of French colonial land, 00:00:16.775 --> 00:00:18.755 The first working class in Vietnam is formed. 00:00:19.455 --> 00:00:21.775 Initially, before World War I, 00:00:22.215 --> 00:00:25.361 The number of workers is only about 10,000, concentrated in Hanoi, Saigon, 00:00:25.361 --> 00:00:27.195 Trợ Lớn, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh. 00:00:27.775 --> 00:00:30.955 After the second exploitation period in the area after 2018, 00:00:31.575 --> 00:00:35.235 The number of workers increased rapidly, to over 22,000 in 1929. 00:00:35.635 --> 00:00:39.009 Under the dismemberment regime, workers gradually organize friendship groups and 00:00:39.009 --> 00:00:40.695 cooperative groups in the factory. 00:00:40.695 --> 00:00:44.479 At the end of 1920, revolutionary Tuan Duc Thang established Ba 00:00:44.479 --> 00:00:45.855 Son Festival in Saigon 00:00:45.855 --> 00:00:47.895 is a milestone for the trade union movement. 00:00:48.415 --> 00:00:53.155 In that context, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc laid the ideological foundation for the Vietnam Trade Union 00:00:53.155 --> 00:00:56.675 through the work The cách mạng and through practical activities in Europe, 00:00:57.095 --> 00:01:00.535 with Indochina Communist Party was founded by comrade Nguyen Duc Canh. 00:01:01.015 --> 00:01:03.115 Bac Ky workers quickly mobilized to organize. 00:01:03.115 --> 00:01:08.515 On July 28, 1929, in Hanoi, the first congress of the Red Bac Ky General 00:01:08.515 --> 00:01:09.955 Confederation of Labor opened 00:01:09.955 --> 00:01:13.475 decision to establish the first Revolutionary Trade Union, a predecessor 00:01:13.475 --> 00:01:15.235 of today's Vietnam Trade Union 00:01:15.235 --> 00:01:18.755 Launching a newspaper named after workers and a magazine named Cong Hoi Do 00:01:18.755 --> 00:01:21.695 with three leaders chaired by comrade Nguyen Duc Canh. 00:01:22.355 --> 00:01:25.229 This is a brilliant milestone in giving birth to the Youth Union, the 00:01:25.229 --> 00:01:26.555 leader of the Vietnamese workers' movement. 00:01:33.890 --> 00:01:38.010 After the Communist Party of Vietnam was born on February 3-2, 1930, the Red 00:01:38.010 --> 00:01:42.130 General Confederation of Labor became the core force leading the Soviet Nghe Tinh movement. 00:01:42.130 --> 00:01:45.514 Despite being severely oppressed since 2021, the trade union organization still 00:01:45.514 --> 00:01:49.821 operates secretly, from changing its name to Ai Huu Trade Union and then the 00:01:49.821 --> 00:01:52.590 National Workers' Union associated with the Viet Minh movement. 00:01:52.590 --> 00:01:57.423 By 1945, with over 20,000 workers, the trade union was the pioneer force in the 00:01:57.423 --> 00:02:01.290 August Revolution, contributing to the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. 00:02:03.742 --> 00:02:07.447 In March 1946, the North Central and South regions agreed to organize the 00:02:07.447 --> 00:02:09.442 trade union into a national workers' union 00:02:09.442 --> 00:02:13.475 and officially established the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor on July 00:02:13.475 --> 00:02:14.942 20, 1946 in Hanoi, 00:02:15.342 --> 00:02:17.642 was internationally recognized in00. 00:02:18.542 --> 00:02:22.254 The first Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union in January 1950 set out 00:02:22.254 --> 00:02:23.682 the task of producing weapons, 00:02:23.682 --> 00:02:27.442 to serve the resistance war, and at the same time implement the resolution of the 2nd National Party Congress, 00:02:27.802 --> 00:02:31.162 trade unions mobilize workers to participate in production, manage and build factories, 00:02:31.162 --> 00:02:35.039 workers are the main force to overcome hardship, contributing greatly to the 00:02:35.039 --> 00:02:37.302 victory of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. 00:02:38.302 --> 00:02:42.502 After the victory in 1954, the North carried out the process of building socialism. 00:02:42.962 --> 00:02:47.302 The trade union at this stage organizes emulation in production, labor savings, technical improvement, 00:02:47.582 --> 00:02:51.737 The Ministry has restored production and spread model movements such as coastal 00:02:51.737 --> 00:02:53.122 waves and successful cooperatives. 00:02:53.602 --> 00:02:57.242 In the South, despite fierce oppression, the workers' movement is still persistent, 00:02:57.702 --> 00:02:59.322 especially in urban areas and the border area. 00:02:59.322 --> 00:03:03.682 The Trade Union Law of 1957 was promulgated to create a solid legal basis. 00:03:04.102 --> 00:03:09.562 The 2nd Congress in 1961, the 3rd Congress in 1974 in Hanoi continues 00:03:09.562 --> 00:03:10.822 to set goals 00:03:10.822 --> 00:03:14.482 compete to build socialism in the North and serve the liberation of the South, 00:03:14.882 --> 00:03:19.026 played a decisive role in the 1968 Xuan Mau Than offensive and the 00:03:19.026 --> 00:03:20.302 Ho Chi Minh campaign. 00:03:22.162 --> 00:03:27.159 After April 30, 1975, the two regions' trade unions officially agreed 00:03:27.159 --> 00:03:28.522 in June 1976 00:03:28.522 --> 00:03:30.302 into the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. 00:03:30.782 --> 00:03:35.582 The 4th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union in 1978 and the 5th Congress in 00:03:35.582 --> 00:03:38.142 1983 set out the task of developing production, 00:03:38.542 --> 00:03:41.162 strongly promote industrialization and solidarity of the labor force nationwide. 00:03:41.702 --> 00:03:44.911 Trade unions proactively participate in protecting the rights of workers and 00:03:44.911 --> 00:03:46.662 civil servants, building trade union culture, 00:03:46.762 --> 00:03:51.382 labor, sports, arts, and improving social protection policies for workers. 00:03:51.742 --> 00:03:56.282 Especially at the 55th anniversary of its founding on July 28, 1984, 00:04:05.393 --> 00:04:08.797 From the 6th Congress of Vietnam Trade Union in 1988, the organization 00:04:08.797 --> 00:04:11.633 officially changed its name to Vietnam General Confederation of Labor 00:04:11.633 --> 00:04:15.128 In line with the period of innovation and international integration, the 00:04:15.128 --> 00:04:17.033 following periods all emphasized institutional innovation. 00:04:17.613 --> 00:04:22.133 The 7th Congress in 1993 innovated the content of protecting workers' rights. 00:04:22.773 --> 00:04:26.557 The 8th Congress in 1998 for the modernization of industry built 00:04:26.557 --> 00:04:27.933 a strong workers' level. 00:04:28.513 --> 00:04:33.373 The 9th Congress in 2003 focused on protecting the legitimate rights of workers. 00:04:33.373 --> 00:04:38.536 The 10th Congress in 2008 shifted its activities to perform the function of 00:04:38.536 --> 00:04:41.713 representation, collective bargaining, and creating harmonious labor relations. 00:04:42.053 --> 00:04:46.227 The 11th Congress in 2013 set a goal of activities towards the grassroots 00:04:46.227 --> 00:04:48.153 because workers participate in state management, 00:04:48.473 --> 00:04:52.313 socio-economic management, promoting the development of union members, establishing grassroots unions. 00:04:52.953 --> 00:04:57.236 The 12th Congress in 2018 focused on caring for rights, improving 00:04:57.236 --> 00:04:58.793 material and spiritual life, 00:04:58.873 --> 00:05:02.233 building a strong Vietnamese trade union, actively participating in party building, 00:05:03.373 --> 00:05:04.653 clean and strong politics. 00:05:05.333 --> 00:05:09.191 In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, global supply chain instability, 00:05:09.191 --> 00:05:10.593 strategic competition between countries, 00:05:11.153 --> 00:05:15.553 The Vietnam Trade Union has proactively advised on Resolution 02 and the Central Resolution 2021, 00:05:16.133 --> 00:05:18.833 innovate trade union organization and activities in the new situation, 00:05:18.833 --> 00:05:20.453 continue to perfect the representative function, 00:05:20.833 --> 00:05:25.063 protect union members, develop non-state trade unions, promote the role of a 00:05:25.063 --> 00:05:26.473 trusted companion of workers. 00:05:26.993 --> 00:05:31.620 At the 13th Congress of 2023, the Vietnam Trade Union set out 3 groups of 00:05:31.620 --> 00:05:32.853 targets and 3 breakthroughs. 00:05:33.373 --> 00:05:37.633 One is to strengthen dialogue and collective bargaining, focusing on wages and bonuses, 00:05:37.973 --> 00:05:40.813 working time, rest time, occupational safety and hygiene. 00:05:41.493 --> 00:05:44.881 Two is to focus on developing union members and establishing grassroots 00:05:44.881 --> 00:05:46.113 unions in non-state enterprises. 00:05:46.553 --> 00:05:50.033 Three is to build a team of grassroots union chairmen, meeting the requirements of the task, 00:05:50.453 --> 00:05:53.013 especially the union president at a non-state enterprise. 00:06:01.190 --> 00:06:05.190 After 96 years of construction and development with 13 National Trade Union congresses, 00:06:05.630 --> 00:06:08.590 Vietnam Trade Union has become an important political and social force, 00:06:08.910 --> 00:06:12.870 closely associated with workers, accompanying the nation in each historical period. 00:06:13.510 --> 00:06:17.390 Notably, the Vietnam Trade Union becomes a member directly under the Vietnam Fatherland Front 00:06:17.390 --> 00:06:21.110 is an important milestone, affirming the core role of the Trade Union Organization 00:06:21.110 --> 00:06:22.590 in the great national unity bloc. 00:06:23.070 --> 00:06:26.130 This event not only expands the representative voice of the working class, 00:06:26.130 --> 00:06:29.745 workers in the political system, but also strengthen coordination 00:06:29.745 --> 00:06:30.950 between socio-political organizations 00:06:30.950 --> 00:06:34.330 to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers and people. 00:06:34.630 --> 00:06:38.270 This is a practical step, demonstrating the spirit of close attachment to the Trade Union 00:06:38.270 --> 00:06:40.210 and the cause of national construction and development. 00:06:40.950 --> 00:06:43.290 And in the journey to accompany the Vietnam Trade Union, 00:06:43.870 --> 00:06:47.410 Lao Dong Newspaper always affirms its position as the number 1 reporter in protecting rights 00:06:47.410 --> 00:06:49.430 and the legitimate interests of employees. 00:06:49.430 --> 00:06:52.919 The routes of reports, investigations and thematic columns have 00:06:52.919 --> 00:06:54.470 become a vibrant bridge, 00:06:54.850 --> 00:06:57.050 multidimensional between workers and the Trade Union. 00:06:57.610 --> 00:07:01.050 Lao Dong Newspaper is not only a supporting force through information, but also a core force, 00:07:01.330 --> 00:07:05.210 organize many practical and meaningful programs such as the Spring yet, 00:07:05.590 --> 00:07:08.150 these words from Lao Dong Newspaper have spread throughout the country, 00:07:08.530 --> 00:07:12.150 bring spring to millions of union members and workers in difficult circumstances. 00:07:12.710 --> 00:07:16.530 Two typical enterprise programs for workers chaired by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, 00:07:19.430 --> 00:07:22.590 organize and assign Lao Dong Newspaper as the unit to directly implement, 00:07:23.010 --> 00:07:26.470 is a place to honor businesses that care about and take good care of the lives of workers. 00:07:26.790 --> 00:07:30.190 That is the deep mark of Lao Dong Newspaper in its journey accompanying the Trade Union. 00:07:30.810 --> 00:07:34.250 In addition, the Newspaper also organizes hundreds of free legal consultations, 00:07:34.830 --> 00:07:37.410 support vulnerable workers to reclaim their legitimate rights. 00:07:38.010 --> 00:07:41.110 These efforts help Lao Dong Newspaper become a reliable address, 00:07:41.530 --> 00:07:43.210 a strong voice for workers. 00:07:43.210 --> 00:07:48.950 July 28, 2025 is not only an occasion to review glorious traditions 00:07:48.950 --> 00:07:51.190 of the working class and the Vietnam Trade Union, 00:07:51.690 --> 00:07:56.310 but also a moment for each cadre, union member, civil servant, and employee to 00:07:56.630 --> 00:07:59.536 together with the whole society continue to compete, contributing our efforts to 00:07:59.536 --> 00:08:00.990 the goal of the rich people, 00:08:01.310 --> 00:08:05.050 strong country, fair society, civilized democracy, sustainable development, 00:08:05.470 --> 00:08:09.210 reaching the milestone of 100 years of the founding of the Trade Union with a solid position 00:08:09.210 --> 00:08:12.370 is a reliable support for workers and the Fatherland. 00:08:13.210 --> 00:08:17.052 For our Fatherland to move forward, together building a new, fulfilling, 00:08:17.052 --> 00:08:18.450 and fulfilling water-land celebration.