Lao trade union leader visits Ca Mau to learn about worker support

08/07/2024 11:10

Email Print 1935

ຂປລ (KPL/VNA) – In a move to share knowledge on worker support initiatives, member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Chairman of the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) Leth Xayyaphone paid a working trip to the southernmost province of Ca Mau on July 4.

(KPL/VNA) – In a move to share knowledge on worker support initiatives, member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Chairman of the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) Leth Xayyaphone paid a working trip to the southernmost province of Ca Mau on July 4.

Accompanied by Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Thai Thu Xuong, Xayyaphone's delegation visited Viet-Uc Ca Mau One-Member Co. Ltd. in Ngoc Hien district to gain insights into its production process and, more importantly, the activities of its grassroots trade union.

Tran Thanh Tung, Chairman of the company's grassroots trade union, detailed collaborative efforts with Viet-Uc Ca Mau to promote worker well-being, including holding regular worker conferences, facilitating open communication through dialogues, and establishing workplace democracy regulations.

The trade union also plays a key role in encouraging worker participation, promoting social insurance enrollment, and ensuring their access to health, an unemployment and accident insurance, he said.

Xayyaphone commended the Viet-Uc Ca Mau grassroots trade union for its dedication to worker care and its commitment to ensuring their rights and interests. He also lauded the guidance and leadership provided by the Ca Mau provincial Labour Federation in supporting trade union activities in State agencies and enterprises.

The trip provided Xayyaphone with a firsthand look at Ca Mau and the lives of its people. He expressed his positive impressions and a desire to explore the southernmost region of Vietnam further in the future.

KPL

General
Laos Celebrates 70 Years of Women’s Empowerment and Progress
7/12/2025 1:11:00 PM
On July 12, A landmark seminar took place in Vientiane this week, marking the 70th anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union (LWU), a vital organization advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and children since its founding on July 20, 1955.
General
Lao Women’s Union Marks 70th Anniversary with National Celebration
7/10/2025 6:09:07 PM
On July 10, 2025 – The Central Lao Women’s Union hosted a grand event at the Lao-ITECC Shopping Center to mark the 70th anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union (July 20, 1955 – July 20, 2025). The celebration was graced by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Mrs. Naly Sisoulith (First Lady), ministers, deputy ministers, Women’s Union leaders, international partners, and women representatives from across the country.
General
The Real Fertility Crisis? Young People are Denied Choice
7/10/2025 2:53:08 PM
Across Asia and the Pacific, fertility rates are falling. Headlines warn of “population collapse,” and young people are often blamed – accused of turning away from parenthood. But the real crisis is not “too many” or “too few” births. It’s about whether young people can choose when and how to start or grow a family, on their own terms. For too many young people who ask the question: Can I build the life I want? The answer is no.
General
Phat Tich Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane
7/10/2025 11:56:50 AM
(KPL/VNA) The Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thich Minh Quang.
General
Vientiane Boosts Processing Industry, Tackles Import Dependence
7/9/2025 11:45:52 PM
Vientiane is intensifying efforts to expand domestic processing industries as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence and stimulate local production. The city now has 2,836 processing units producing 906 product lines, with 119 factories focusing on exports such as food, beverages, garments, furniture, and metals.