Video and audio stories
April 2020
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COVID-19: What role for Workers' Organizations?
17 April 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is the most severe crisis facing the world since the Second World War. It is not just a public health issue, but causing massive disruptions in the world of work. Workers’ organizations have a crucial role in combating the outbreak. Discover how...
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COVID-19 impact on Lam Viet Furniture in Viet Nam
09 April 2020
In this film, Nguyen Thanh Lam, Director of Lam Viet JSC, a SCORE-trained furniture manufacturer in Binh Duong province, Viet Nam, discusses the unprecedented challenges faced by the company during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Occupational safety and health tips for workplaces
02 April 2020
Adequate safety and health measures at work can play a crucial role in containing the spread of the disease, while protecting workers and society at large. Governments, employers and workers all have a role to play in tackling COVID-19 crisis, and their collaboration is key.
March 2020
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Working through COVID-19
17 March 2020
A strong social safety net will help mitigate the employment impact of COVID-19.
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5 Things to know for effective teleworking
16 March 2020
Jon Messenger, the ILO's expert on working conditions, shares his top five tips for effective teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis.
February 2020
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Viet Nam's trade union: Advancement for workers' rights
10 February 2020
Viet Nam’s trade union has been adapting itself to the new socio-economic situation to work more effectively for the legitimate rights and benefits of its members. Union right is the right of every Vietnamese worker.
January 2020
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2019 Viet Nam Labour Forum on the future of work
20 January 2020
ILO Viet Nam's last biggest event in 2019 was perhaps the first Viet Nam Labour Forum entitled “Future of work - The choice of Viet Nam”. Let’s have another look at the event.
November 2019
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Voices from the world of work: Social protection matters
28 November 2019
While almost 90 percent of Viet Nam population is covered by a public health insurance, one third of the labour force has no access to unemployment benefits, and two third don't receive a pension. These gaps matter in the life of a motorbike driver in Hanoi.
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Voices from the world of work: Industrial relations matter
28 November 2019
A story of a garment worker shows how important communications channels between factory management and workers are.
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Voices from the world of work: Skills development matters
28 November 2019
A story of female IT workers shows that young women can do technology-based jobs which are mostly dominated by men in Viet Nam.
October 2019
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Guidance on Trade Union engagement in labour dispute settlement and proceedings in the courts
15 October 2019
The guidance was developed by ILO-NIRF/Japan project and Viet Nam General Confederation of Labor to provide trade union officials in litigation processes and practical examples for reference in representing and protecting workers' rights.
September 2019
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ILO-Viet Nam cooperation for decent work
16 September 2019
The 30-minute programme was broadcast on the national television VTV4 on 15 September 2019.
August 2019
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ILO 100 Years – Journey for Social Justice: Shared ideals with Ho Chi Minh
26 August 2019
The film shows the historical journey of the International Labour Oganization (ILO), Viet Nam, and President Ho Chi Minh who shared same values and ideals since 1919.
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Voices from the world of work: a platform worker
25 August 2019
The story of a male platform worker can show certain dimensions of Viet Nam’s labour market.
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Voices from the world of work: an IT worker
25 August 2019
The story of a female IT worker can show certain dimensions of Viet Nam’s labour market.
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Voices from the world of work: a garment worker
25 August 2019
The story of a female garment worker can show certain dimensions of Viet Nam’s labour market.
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People in jobs make Viet Nam’s economic miracles happen
25 August 2019
Viet Nam has seen a rapid economic progress with labour and social achievements. Those economic miracles don’t just happen. People in jobs make them happen.
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Pensions will ensure income security for older person – Universal social protection to achieve the SDGs
18 August 2019
In the past decades, Viet Nam made significant progress in extending social protection, and has now committed to universal social protection by the Master Plan on Social Insurance reform and the Master Plan on Social Assistance reform. The ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral programme supported a national dialogue led by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to implement the social insurance reforms.
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Unemployment insurance – Universal social protection to achieve the SDGs
18 August 2019
In the past decades, Viet Nam made significant progress in extending social protection, and has now committed to universal social protection by the Master Plan on Social Insurance reform and the Master Plan on Social Assistance reform. The ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral programme supported a national dialogue led by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to implement the social insurance reforms.
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Social insurance maternity benefits – Universal social protection to achieve the SDGs
18 August 2019
In the past decades, Viet Nam made significant progress in extending social protection, and has now committed to universal social protection by the Master Plan on Social Insurance reform and the Master Plan on Social Assistance reform. The ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral programme supported a national dialogue led by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to implement the social insurance reforms.