Vietnam Trade Union celebrates founding on July 28, 1929
On July 28, 1929, the Red General Trade Union of Northern Vietnam was established at 15 Hang Non Street, Hanoi, under the leadership of Nguyen Duc Canh and directed by the Indochinese Communist Party's Executive Committee. This event marked a significant milestone in the Vietnamese labor movement and the revolutionary trade union organization, laying the foundation for the modern Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. Over nearly a century, the organization has solidified its role in representing and protecting workers' legal rights while contributing to the development of the working class and national progress.
Key facts
- Established as Red General Trade Union of Northern Vietnam in Hanoi
- Founded under Nguyen Duc Canh’s leadership and Communist Party direction
- Foundation of Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, key worker rights advocate
Why it matters
This milestone highlights the long-standing role of organised labour in Vietnam’s social and political history. For overseas Vietnamese and international audiences, it offers insight into the country’s labour movement development and its impact on workers’ rights and national progress, informing perspectives on Vietnam’s socio-economic evolution.
Source and method
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