Tung praised the cooperation and assistance from Zenroren and the trade unions movement of Japan to Vietnam ’s trade unions and expressed his wish that Vietnam would continue to receive support and learn from the experiences of Zenroren, to build trade union movements in Vietnam.
He expressed his hope that the current Vietnam visit by Sakuji Daikoku and Zenroren officials would help further develop the fine cooperation between the two trade union organisations.
The Vietnamese trade union leader told the guests that the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) was exerting efforts to accelerate trade union activities, especially at the grassroots level, increasing collective negotiations and signing collective labour agreements, with many benefits to workers.
The VGCL is in the process of adjusting the Law on Trade Unions and coordinating with the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs in amending the Labour Code, which is expected to be approved by the National Assembly in May 2011.
Sakuji Daikoku expressed his wish that the two sides would coordinate to help Vietnamese workers improve their skills and knowledge of Japanese labour law before being sent to Japan .
At present, Japan has 1,500 businesses operating in Vietnam. In 2010, Japan’s registered investment in Vietnam hit 1.5 billion USD.
During the visit, which runs from Nov. 2-8, Zenroren officials will work with several trade union organisations in Vietnam and visit some historical sites in the country./.
