With the strategic vision of becoming a multidisciplinary, sustainable, and globally reputable university, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is committed to building a professional, equitable, and inspiring working environment for all faculty members, employees, staff, and researchers, including: 

+ Policy on protecting rights, promoting dialogue and collective bargaining, and improving the material and spiritual well-being of all UEH staff, lecturers, and employees, regardless of gender or nationality (https://thuvienphapluat.vn/van-ban/EN/Lao-dong-Tien-luong/Law-50-2024-QH15-on-Trade-Union/637022/tieng-anh.aspx) 

+ Freedom of Association and the Right to Union Participation: All employees at UEH, regardless of gender, age, or nationality, have the right to freely associate and participate in the UEH Union, a legally recognized organization representing the collective interests of the university’s workforce.

+ Right to Collective Bargaining: The UEH Union is formally recognized and plays an active role in the Annual Conference of Public Employees and Workers, where issues such as wages, benefits, and working conditions are openly discussed with the direct participation of employee representatives, ensuring transparency, equality, and fairness in all employment relations within the university.

Besides, UEH fosters an equitable, inclusive, and inspiring working environment through:

1. Gender-equal recruitment policies and equitable career development opportunities 

UEH commits to recruitment based on competence, achievements, and potential without discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, belief, or personal status. All candidates are ensured equal access to employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Simultaneously, the university encourages female and underrepresented academic groups to participate more in management, teaching, research, and academic leadership positions, thereby contributing to narrowing the gender gap in higher education.

2. Comprehensive welfare regime, ensuring material and spiritual well-being 

UEH continuously expands its comprehensive welfare policies, including:

+ Full insurance coverage and annual health check-ups;

+ Support policies for staff to enhance their professional competence;

+ Comprehensive mental, psychological, and physical health support for employees;

+ Family welfare, supporting staff’s children studying at UEH, and community activities;

+ A flexible, friendly, and internationally connected working environment that facilitates work-life balance.

3. Fair evaluation, reward, and promotion – Fostering Motivation and Growth

UEH applies a transparent and merit-based performance evaluation and reward system, emphasizing actual work efficiency and measurable contributions. All appointment, recognition, and commendation processes are conducted objectively, based on academic merit and professional achievements, ensuring fairness across units and individuals. The university also promotes academic freedom, freedom of research collaboration, and creativity, nurturing a culture of innovation, engagement, and scientific cooperation within the UEH academic community.

4. UEH Union: Fostering Community Bonds and Promoting Sustainable Values

The UEH Union serves as a bridge between the university and its employees, playing a key role in fostering unity, welfare, and shared purpose through the following:

+ Organizing welfare programs, cultural–sports activities, and charitable initiatives;

+ Collaborating closely with university leadership to host dialogue sessions that communicate strategic restructuring plans, fostering understanding and consensus across all staff levels;

+ Providing training on the Law on Grassroots Democracy for trade union officers;

+ Representing employees in the development of internal policies and supervising the implementation of rights and benefits;

+ Recognizing and honoring outstanding contributions by trade union members;

+ Building a civilized, humane, and cohesive workplace culture that reinforces shared identity and well-being.

5. Research Fellowship Policy – Advancing Research and Global Integration

To attract, retain, and nurture talented scholars and researchers, UEH implements the Research Fellowship Policy, which includes:

+ Providing research funding, facilities, and research assistant support;

+ Facilitating participation in international academic networks and publication in reputable journals.

This policy strengthens UEH’s research culture, innovation capacity, and global engagement, advancing the university’s strategic goal of becoming a recognized research-oriented university in the region and beyond. 

All related evidence and documentation, including the Employee–Staff Conferences, Trade Union reports, training sessions, retirement and appointment policies, reward and welfare programs, are publicly available on the UEH Portal, ensuring transparency, accountability, and verifiability.

Activity / Evidence Participants Description Labor rights reflected
UEH Announcing and Awarding Decisions on the Establishment and Appointment of Leaders of The Party – Union Office All officials and employees of the unit The Party – Union Office was established on the basis of separating the Party – Union department from the University Office and officially put into operation from May 1, 2024 relying on Resolution No. 22/NQ-DHKT by the Executive Board of the University Council. Accordingly, the Party Committee approved to assign Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy, Chairman of UEH Union to hold the position of Chief of the Party – Union Office, at the same time, appointed Ms. Vo Thi Mai Xuan, Deputy Chief of the University Office as the Deputy Chief of the Party – Union Office.

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Prof.Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong conferring the decisions to the leaders of the Party – Union Office and taking photos with the unit

 Demonstrating the existence and recognition of a legitimate workers’ representative organization. The appointment of the Trade Union Chairman as Chief of the Party – Union Office confirms UEH’s formal recognition of the trade union’s role and workers’ right to association within the university governance structure.
Seminar of the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government (CELG) All lecturers of CELG The CELG Trade Union co-organized a professional seminar titled “Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Institutions and the Prosperity of Nations”. 

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 Reflects the right to freedom of association. The participation of the Trade Union in organizing academic events highlights its role in representing and uniting employees across professional and academic activities.
Year-end Meeting of the lecturers’ CELG: A warm and intimate year-end party following the professional meeting, featuring relaxation activities, lucky draws, and red envelope giveaways to strengthen faculty cohesion. The CELG Trade Union Executive Committee is one of the units responsible for the event’s news and image coverage.

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 Reinforces solidarity and team cohesion, the core spirit of freedom of association. The Trade Union’s involvement demonstrates its essential role in building a positive, inclusive, and employee-centered work culture.
Retirement Decision and Social Insurance Hand-over Ceremony Retiring officials, lecturers, and employees (including women) UEH organized official ceremonies to present retirement decisions and social insurances to staff members completing their tenure (e.g., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thai Tri Dung – worked 31 years and 2 months; MSc. Doan Thi Thu Thuy – worked 31 years and 10 months). Leaders expressed gratitude and recognition for their contributions.

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 In 2024, UEH coordinated with the Department of Finance and Investment Planning to carry out the procedures for settling retirement benefits for 28 officials and employees, including 11 female officials and employees.

The participation of the UEH Union, acting as the representative of officials and employees during the retirement decision and social insurance handover ceremonies, affirms its role in monitoring and supporting workers in exercising their rights, especially at the conclusion of their working period. This demonstrates fair treatment for all officials, including women.

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Conference of UEH Officials and Employees 2024 All UEH officials and employees The conference serves as an official forum where the UEH Union consolidates and presents recommendations and contributions collected from officials and employees across all units. Delegates collectively deliberated, approved, and adopted the draft Resolutions outlining the University’s strategic orientations and key tasks for the upcoming period.

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 Representation and Collective Bargaining Rights. This conference functions as a formal mechanism for employees to participate in decision-making, strategic orientation, and institutional governance at UEH. The activity demonstrates the recognition and protection of employee rights within UEH’s governance structure.
Function protection of legal rights, interests, and welfare of officials and employees (Article 11) All officials, employees, and trade union members (including women). The UEH Union fulfills its function of protecting the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of officials and employees, while also caring for their well-being, promoting education and awareness, and performing inspection and supervision duties.

Specific activities include: organizing Tet gift programs for 924 officials and employees; visiting and supporting retired staff; and conducting a series of events celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8), including a stroke-prevention health screening program for female officials and employees.

 The right to protection of interests and welfare (including gender equality, aligned with SDG 5) is ensured through collective bargaining and comprehensive welfare programs, applicable to all staff members, regardless of gender.
UEH Union 2024 Review Conference and 2025 Mission Orientation All trade union members (including women and international staff) The conference reviewed and assessed 2024 achievements, identified key priorities for 2025, and emphasized programs that improve employees’ living and working conditions, aligning with UEH’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable employment.

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 Shaping the action plan, reinforcing the commitment to protect workers’ rights.
Recognition and Strengthening of Trade Union Capacity UEH Leadership, UEH Union Executive Committee, and trade union officers at all levels The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) formally established the Party – Union department and conducted a training program for 85 trade union officers to enhance their capacity for sustainable action. The university also announced personnel restructuring decisions for the Executive Committees of Trade Unions across training units. The UEH Union was honored with the Emulation Flag for Outstanding Achievement and a Certificate of Merit from both the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation and the Vietnam Education Trade Union. Demonstrates the existence and recognition of trade unions. Strengthens the Right to Freedom of Association and Organization by enhancing the capacity of worker representatives and formally institutionalizing the Trade Union’s role within UEH’s governance structure. 
UEH Union – Fostering Community Engagement and Promoting Sustainable Values

Participants:

 All officials, employees, and trade union members; community  In 2024, the UEH Trade Union conducted a wide range of community engagement activities, enhancing its image and influence in the university’s development. The Union represented officials and employees, collaborated with university leadership in the organizational restructuring process, conducted training sessions on trade union roles and labor law, and actively monitored the protection of workers’ rights. Promoting a cohesive, inclusive, and stable working environment, ensuring the effective operation of trade unions in newly restructured units and reinforcing their role as the legitimate representatives of employees within the UEH system.

 

Data for the year 2024:

+ Proportion of officials and employees participating in the Trade Union (as a percentage of total staff): 96.45%

+ Number of collective bargaining proposals or negotiations conducted / successfully resolved: None

Compared with the previous year, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to reaffirm its strong commitment to recognizing and protecting the labor rights of all officials, lecturers, and employees, including women and international staff, through a range of practical policies and initiatives. UEH maintained an equal, transparent, and inspiring working environment, implementing merit-based recruitment, promotion, and reward systems that ensure fair development opportunities for every individual. The university also paid special attention to improving the material and mental well-being of its employees through meaningful programs such as retirement decision and social insurance book ceremonies, stroke-prevention health screenings for female staff, seminars on nutrition and wellness, and a series of activities celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8). Besides, the UEH Union strengthened community engagement initiatives, collaborating closely with university leadership to organize volunteer programs and social responsibility activities, thereby promoting sustainable values within and beyond the UEH community. In addition, the Research Fellowship Policy was further developed to support scholars and researchers in international integration, fostering academic freedom, innovation, and global collaboration.

Overall, the 2024 activities not only expanded in scale and impact but also demonstrated a significant qualitative improvement, embedding labor rights into UEH’s multi-disciplinary, sustainable, and globally oriented development strategy, thereby contributing to a humane, equitable, and creative work environment.

Open related links: 

1. UEH Commitment to Equal Labor Rights and Sustainable Development for All Officials and Employees – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/the-impact-ranking/sdgs-item/829-employment-practice-labour-rights 

2. November 27, 2024 – Law on Trade Union 2024 No. 50/2024/QH15 in Vietnam – https://thuvienphapluat.vn/van-ban/EN/Lao-dong-Tien-luong/Law-50-2024-QH15-on-Trade-Union/637022/tieng-anh.aspx

3. January 27, 2025 – The Implementation of Human Resource Policies Linked to the 17 SDGs in terms of Intellectual Contribution to Sustainable Development – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/the-implementation-of-human-resource-policies-linked-to-the-17-sdgs-in-terms-of-intellectual-contribution-to-sustainable-development-73372

4. January 28, 2025 – UEH Labor Union: Fostering Community Bonds and Promoting Sustainable Values – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/ueh-labor-union-fostering-community-bonds-and-promoting-sustainable-values-73362 

5. UEH Research Fellowship Provision – https://www.ueh.edu.vn/en/research/policies/ueh-research-fellowship-provision-57239 

6. Department of Research – Development and Global Engagement – https://rdge.ueh.edu.vn/quy-dinh-bieu-mau/ 

7. May 17, 2024 – UEH Announcing and Awarding Decisions on the Establishment and Appointment of Leaders of The Party – Union Office, University Office and Department of Finance – Investment Planning – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/ueh-announcing-and-awarding-decisions-on-the-establishment-and-appointment-of-leaders-of-the-party-union-office-university-office-and-department-of-finance-investment-planning-71837 

8. January 20, 2025 – The CELG Trade Union co-organized a professional seminar titled “Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Institutions and the Prosperity of Nations” – https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/sinh-hoat-chuyen-mon-truong-kinh-te-luat-va-quan-ly-nha-nuoc-ueh-celg-chu-de-giai-nobel-kinh-te-2024-the-che-va-su-thinh-vuong-cua-cac-quoc-gia-73345

9. November 1, 2024 – UEH grants retirement decisions to civil servants reaching retirement age – https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/ueh-trao-quyet-dinh-nghi-huu-cho-vien-chuc-den-tuoi-nghi-huu-72768 

10. January 11, 2025 – Conference to summarize UEH Union activities in 2024, deploy the 2025 plan program: Marks of efforts and expectations – https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/hoi-nghi-tong-ket-hoat-dong-cong-doan-ueh-nam-2024-trien-khai-chuong-trinh-hoat-dong-nam-2025-dau-an-no-luc-va-ky-vong-73294 

11. January 22, 2024 – Conference of UEH Officials and Employees 2024 – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/conference-of-ueh-officials-and-employees-2024-71326