The new law, taking effect from July 1, 2025, comprises six chapters and 37 articles, outlining the functions, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Vietnamese trade unions.

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Most of the delegates present at the 15th N.A.'s 8th sitting voting in favor of the revised Trade Union Law.

Key provisions of the law include workers’ rights to establish and engage in trade union activities, the rights and responsibilities of trade union members, the responsibilities of the State, organizations, enterprises and employers towards trade unions, and settlement of potential disputes.

Central to the revised law is the clear delineation of membership criteria, particularly for foreign workers. While foreigners can join local trade unions, they are not allowed to hold leadership positions.

Presenting a verification report of the N.A. Standing Committee, Chairwoman of the N.A. Committee for Social Affairs Nguyen Thuy Anh emphasized that as trade union is a broad political – social organization representing workers and laborers and operating under the Party leadership, the law seeks to ensure the establishment of, participation in, and operation of the trade union must ensure harmoniousness with the existing legal system while encouraging workers and enterprises’ engagement and meeting the demand of the international integration and ongoing economic development.

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) will be responsible for providing detailed guidelines for the implementation of the law.

Besides, the new law maintains the rate of trade union fees at 2% of the salary together with introducing regulations on managing and utilizing trade union finance.

Source: VNA