Attendants at the solemn session, on behalf of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), were Comrade Phan Van Anh - Vice President of the VGCL; Comrade Nguyen Van Bac - Member of the VGCL Executive Committee, Head of the Trade Union Affairs Department, Head of the VGCL Congress Steering Committee, along with other members of the VGCL Congress Steering Committee.

For Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the attendants included Comrade Dang Hoang An - Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Member Board; Comrade Nguyen Huu Tuan - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee,  Comrade Nguyen Anh Tuan - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, President and CEO,  along with other members of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, members of the Member Board, Vice Presidents, heads of the Supervisory Board, secretary of the Youth Union, leaders of departments under the Party Committee, and specialized departments.

Representing the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union (EVN) included Comrade Do Duc Hung - Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Chairman of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union; and the Vice Chairmen of the EVN Trade Union.

Delegates performing flag-raising ceremony. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Identifying two breakthroughs

Member of Executive Committee of Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Chairman of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union Do Duc Hung giving opening remarks for official session of 7^th Congress of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, term 2025 - 2030. Photo: Dac Cuong

Entering the 2025-2030 term, Congress set four major goals. Firstly, to build a strong and comprehensive trade union organization, serving as a solid support for workers and a reliable bridge between the Party and the workers. Secondly, to care for, represent, and protect the legitimate rights of workers; to continuously improve the employment, income, living conditions, and working environment of union members and workers. Thirdly, to innovate, create, and digitally transform trade union activities. Fourthly, to participate in building the Party and developing Vietnam Electricity sustainably.

Delegates listening to report’s content presented at Congress. Photo: Ngoc Tuan.

To achieve these goals, the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union has identified two breakthroughs. Firstly, building a team of capable, dedicated, and reputable trade union officials. Secondly, strengthening the application of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in trade union activities. Along with this are nine key solutions, fundamental and closely aligned with practical operations and future forecasts, which are crucial to the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 7^th Congress.

Maintaining and spreading the "flame of faith".

Party Secretary and Chairman of EVN’s Member Board, Dang Hoang An, delivering directive speech. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Comrade Dang Hoang An - Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Member  Board of EVN - requested the new Executive Committee and Standing Committee of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union to focus on several important tasks, especially three key tasks that need to be implemented effectively. These include: steadfastly adhering to the principle of putting employees at the center; coordinating with professional departments to effectively implement policies for employees and training programs; and widely disseminating corporate culture to foster love for the industry and profession, creating motivation for employees to enthusiastically compete and strive. Strengthening labour safety, especially traffic safety, to minimize losses for employees and society. Expanding and upgrading internal social security work, providing long-term care for the future of staff and employees' families.

Comrade Phan Van Anh - Vice President of Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, giving speech. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Comrade Phan Van Anh - Vice President of Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and Comrade Dang Hoang An - Secretary of Party Committee and Chairman of EVN Member Board, presenting flowers to congratulate Executive Committee of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, term VII, 2025-2030. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

The solemn session of the Congress also heard a report on the results of the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, 7^th term, 2025-2030. Accordingly, the meeting elected 7 members to the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, 7^th term; and 7 members to the Inspection Committee.

Comrade Do Duc Hung - Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Chairman of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union for the term 2023 - 2028 was re-elected to the position of Chairman of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union for the term 2025 - 2030.

On this occasion, the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union also announced the State President's Decision to award the Third-Class Labour Medal to 3 individuals who have achieved outstanding results in their work, contributing to the cause of building socialism and defending the Fatherland; and the Prime Minister's Decision to award Certificates of Merit to 2 collectives and 4 individuals belonging to the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union who have achieved outstanding results in their work and in emulation movements on key national projects, notably the 500kV, Circuit 3, Transmission Line Project.

Comrade Dinh Thi Thanh Binh - Vice President of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union (first on left), Comrade Nguyen Kim Thanh - Vice President of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union (first on right), and Comrade Tran Doan Thanh - President of Trade Union of Power Generation Corporation 1 (second from right) receiving Third-Class Labour Medals. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Comrade Phan Van Anh - Vice President of Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and Comrade Dang Hoang An - Secretary of Party Committee and Chairman of EVN Member Board, presenting Prime Minister's Certificates of Commendation to 2 collectives and 4 individuals. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Translator: Mạnh Hùng