Having manual workers work more than others 'unfair': labor confederation

It is unfair that manual workers have to work eight hours more per week than others, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor says.

Many companies disagree with a proposal to cut weekly working hours to 44, saying the move would create more problems, not solve them.

Increasing numbers of Vietnamese workers are being cheated by employers not paying their wages and social insurance contributions.

November 16, 2018 | 04:58 pm GMT+7

Bill meant to smooth pension payment in aging country, but older workers are not sure they want to continue for longer.

November 06, 2018 | 08:05 am GMT+7

South Korean authorities are looking for two men, one Vietnamese and the other Chinese, for illegally entering the country.

October 31, 2018 | 03:11 pm GMT+7

Large numbers of Vietnamese workers breaking contracts and overstaying are impacting subsequent labor intakes.

June 28, 2018 | 11:02 am GMT+7

The protest caused hours of congestion and prompted the Taiwanese company to cancel a new payment plan.

March 24, 2018 | 03:59 pm GMT+7

The company's director has reportedly left Vietnam, hanging hundreds of employees out to dry before the Tet holiday.

February 11, 2018 | 02:02 pm GMT+7