Understanding and minimizing risk for strikes in Viet Nam

Explains some of the reasons for the current wildcat strikes in Viet Nam and offers concrete measures that can be implemented immediately at the workplace to minimize an enterprise's risk for labour problems.

Although the right for employees to strike over workplace and economic concerns is a sign of a modern democratic free market system, all parties agree that it is generally the least desirable method for resolving differences between employees and employers. Work stoppages, whether conforming to legal guidelines or not, are disruptive, costly, and damaging to the relationship between employer and employees. Trust and good-will are essential for workplace cooperation and productivity is quickly broken and only slowly repaired.

This booklet explains some of the reasons for the current wildcat strikes in Viet Nam and offers concrete measures that can be implemented immediately at the workplace to minimize an enterprise's risk for labour problems.