OUR STORY

Based on the above fundamental notions, Vietnam Worker Defenders’ foremost mission is to provide the moral and legal support to the workers so they have the requisite ability to organize independent trade unions.

Vietnam Worker Defenders is comprised of members located all over the world and inside Vietnam, who are concerned about the quality of life and happiness of workers in Vietnam with the primary goal of providing the laborers the skills and leverage needed to negotiate decent jobs and reasonable pay for themselves.

Social Justice

We are dedicated to advocating for social justice within the Vietnamese workforce, ensuring fair treatment and rights for all workers.

Creating Opportunities

We strive to create greater opportunities for decent employment and income, fostering a sustainable economy for both workers and employers.

Collaborative Growth

We believe in working harmoniously with companies’ management to achieve sustained growth while upholding the rights and well-being of workers.

Advancing Worker Rights

We showcase our initiatives that actively advance the cause of worker rights. From legal advocacy campaigns to capacity-building workshops, each project embodies our core values of empowerment, solidarity, and transparency.

Project A

  • Promote a better understanding among workers about their rights and benefits at the workplace;

  • Protect the rights of the labor force.

Project B

  • Demand changes to the 2019 Vietnam Labor Code.

Project C

  • Support employees who are treated unfairly by their employers;

  • Support employees who want to establish their own independent trade union.

Our representative

Our collective goal is to illuminate critical issues, offer informed perspectives, and empower our audience with knowledge and inspiration.

Van Lan

us.vwd@vietnamworkerdefenders.net

Minh Anh

eu.vwd@vietnamworkerdefenders.net

Vinh Tran

vn.vwd@vietnamworkerdefenders.net

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