Under the guidance of the higher-level Trade Union, the Trade Union of the Northern Mountainous Forestry Research Center recently held its 2nd Trade Union Congress for the 2012–2015 term. The Congress successfully elected a new Executive Committee composed of young, dynamic, and enthusiastic members.
In attendance and providing guidance at the Congress were Dr. Trần Văn Điền – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đặng Xuân Bình – Chairman of the University’s Trade Union. Representing the Center’s leadership was Dr. Trần Thị Thu Hà – Party Cell Secretary and Director of the Center, along with all trade union members from the Northern Mountainous Forestry Research Center.
At the Congress, Mr. Hoàng Thanh Phúc – Chairman of the 1st Trade Union term – presented the activity report and the proposed directions and tasks for the upcoming term. Following this were discussions and contributions from trade union members present at the Congress, as well as guidance from the attending delegates.
Speaking at the Congress, Deputy Party Secretary and University Rector Dr. Trần Văn Điền acknowledged the achievements of the Center over more than four years of development—from having only one concurrently appointed Director to now employing over 60 staff members.
He emphasized that the Northern Mountainous Forestry Research Center is a formal training facility aligned with the University’s overall development strategy, which emphasizes both education and research. Dr. Trần Văn Điền also stated that the role of the Trade Union is to protect the legitimate rights of workers, assign the right people to the right jobs, and foster a democratic and equitable environment within the Center.
The Congress also heard from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đặng Xuân Bình – Chairman of the University Trade Union – who acknowledged the Center Trade Union’s contributions to the university’s various movements, including cultural, artistic, and sporting activities. He fully endorsed the activity report and the proposed directions for the upcoming term. He also instructed that the unit’s Trade Union must always work hand-in-hand with the administration to fulfill tasks effectively. Trade union officials must focus on protecting members’ rights, caring for their mental well-being, and providing timely support in times of illness or family matters.
Concluding his remarks, on behalf of the University Trade Union, he pledged to continue supporting and creating favorable conditions for the Trade Union of the Northern Mountainous Forestry Research Center to develop further and contribute to the overall progress of both the Center and the University.
Attending and guiding the Congress, Dr. Trần Thị Thu Hà – Party Cell Secretary and Center Director – shared the Center’s development journey with the attendees, from its initial hardships to its achievements throughout its formation and growth. Representing the staff of the Center, she expressed deep gratitude to the University leadership and the University Trade Union Standing Committee for their continuous support, which enabled the Center to grow into a leading unit serving the University’s formal training efforts.
At the conclusion of the Congress, a new Executive Committee of three young, dynamic, and enthusiastic members was elected: Nguyễn Tiến Đáp, Nguyễn Chí Kiên, and Chu Thị Thanh Trà. These are exemplary trade union officials representing all members of the Center’s Trade Union, and they are expected to significantly contribute to the Center’s development.
The Congress was a great success!
