Nguyen Dinh Khang, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), was re-elected head of the organisation

The congress showed its strong resolve to renovate the Vietnam trade union organization and its activities, build a comprehensively strong Vietnam Trade Union, with a primary focus on meeting the requirements of the new context, protecting the legal and legitimate rights and interests of union members and workers, and actively engaging in State management and socio-economic management.

The congress asked grassroots-level trade unions to formulate a plan of actions to materialize the congress’ resolution in order to make a breakthrough in the workers’ movement and Vietnam Trade Union activities.

On behalf of the new executive committee, VCGL president Nguyen Dinh Khang called on Trade Union officials, members, and workers nationwide to unite and uphold the spirit of responsibility and innovation, to overcome all difficulties and challenges and successfully implement the congress’ resolution in the coming five years till 2028.

The 13th National Trade Union Congress took place in Hanoi from December 1-3 with the participation of 1,095 delegates. Many senior Party and State leaders such as Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the opening ceremony.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong delivered a speech, making major recommendations for the Vietnam Trade Union to better perform its role in the global changing environment.