25/07/2025
The conference welcomed Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Tuấn – Standing Committee Member and Deputy Head of the Trade Union Affairs Department; Head of the Policy, Legal Affairs, and Labor Relations Division under the Thanh Hoa Provincial Labor Federation – along with representatives from various specialized departments of the Federation. Representing the Hong Duc university were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Viết Báu – Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President; members of the Party Committee’s Standing Board, the University Executive Board, leaders of units and unions, and a large number of Trade Union officials and outstanding members honored in the past academic year.
Dr. Nguyễn Văn Toàn – Chairman of the Trade Union delivers the opening speech
During the conference, delegates listened to the summary report of the Trade Union’s work in 2024–2025 and the draft plan for 2025–2026. The report highlighted major accomplishments across key areas such as: care and protection of staff, faculty, and laborers rights and welfare; political and ideological education and communication; promotion of emulation movements and cultural and sports activities; and the Trade Union’s active involvement in student recruitment, scientific research, digital transformation, and innovation within the University.
The 2024–2025 academic year was marked by a range of outstanding activities, including a successful music festival, volleyball and pickleball tournaments, a cooking contest, charitable and gratitude initiatives, and the distribution of 726 Tet gifts and support for dozens of disadvantaged members. The Trade Union also collaborated closely with university leadership to implement democratic regulations, improve welfare, and increase income through cost savings—totaling nearly 19 billion VND. Notably, many emulation movements were geared toward innovation in teaching methods and enhancing the quality of education, scientific research, and the overall image of a civilized and creative Hong Duc University.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Viết Báu – Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the University Council delivers a directive speech.
In his directive speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Viết Báu praised the Trade Union’s role in improving both material and spiritual well-being for the university's workforce. He emphasized that the Trade Union serves as a vital bridge between employees and university leadership in the process of development. He also proposed key tasks for the Union, including: enhancing communication and advocacy so that all Trade Union members effectively carry out Party resolutions, State policies, and the Union’s missions; strengthening the role of staff and laborers in advancing scientific research, innovation, and digital transformation; and renewing the content and format of patriotic emulation movements and campaigns to build a strong, sustainable organization that contributes to the development of the Party and the University.
Overview of the conference
On this occasion, the Executive Committee of the Trade Union awarded the Creative Labor Certificate and Comprehensive Certificates of Merit from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, along with Certificates of Merit from the Thanh Hoa Provincial Labor Federation to outstanding individuals. In addition, 10 collectives and 42 individuals received Certificates of Merit for excellent achievements in trade union work in 2024–2025. Nine faculty members were also recognized for their guidance of students who won awards at the National Olympiads in Physics, Informatics, and more.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng – Rector, and Dr. Nguyễn Văn Toàn – Chairman of the Trade Union present Certificates of Merit from the University Trade Union Executive Committee to collectives with outstanding achievements in trade union activities in the 2024–2025 academic year
Dr. Nguyễn Văn Toàn – Chairman of the University's Trade Union presents Certificates of Merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in the 2025
'Talented and Graceful Female Trade Union Members of Xứ Thanh' Contest.
Delegates take commemorative photos at the conference
With the 2025–2026 academic year themed “Coordinating with University leadership to effectively implement emulation movements among Trade Union members, staff, and laborers, contributing to the University’s digital transformation”, the Hong Duc University Trade Union is determined to continue renewing its content and methods of operation, enhance the quality of its activities, and promote unity, creativity, and responsibility—working alongside the University to build a modern, integrated, and sustainably developed educational environment.