January 14, 2018 | 22:01 (GMT+7)
Program to provide Tet support for poor workers
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) on January 13 launched a SMS program to support poor workers during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
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Delegates send messages in response to the program. (Photo: dangcongsan.vn) |
Addressing the launching ceremony of the “Reunion Tet for workers” program, VGCL President Bui Van Cuong called for the response of trade unions and organizations, thus ensuring all needy workers can enjoy a warm Tet holiday.
Donors can text “TSV” and send to 1407 to donate 20,000 VND to the program.
After the ceremony, a number of organizations registered to support the program. Notably, Mobifone company promised to donate 2.6 billion VND, the VNPOST will support 500 million VND, and the Trade Union of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group 300 million VND.
The organizing board revealed that 6 billion VND in cash and gifts has been gathered by the program so far.
Source: VNA