In the lead-up to the 114th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, National Economics University (NEU) held a panel discussion this morning (March 6, 2024) on “The NEU Trade Union’s Role in Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being for Public Employees and Workers”.

Overview of the seminar

Representing the Vietnam National Union of Education at the event was Le Thi Mai Oanh, Vice President of the Vietnam National Union of Education. External guests included Doan Huu Linh, a Level II specialist physician at Bach Mai Hospital; Vu Nhu Quynh, physician and Meritorious Physician; and physicians from An Vien Vein Clinic.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union. Also attending were representatives of the trade union cluster of five universities that participates in activities with the NEU Trade Union; members of the Executive Committee of the NEU Trade Union; and union members who are public employees and workers at the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, delivers the opening remarks at the panel discussion.

On behalf of the Party Committee, the NEU Board of Presidents, and the University Council, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho extended greetings to NEU’s female staff members and students on International Women’s Day, March 8. Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho also expressed special thanks for the contributions of all female staff members and students to the University’s development in many areas, from training, teaching, and scientific research to governance, over the years. Their participation in the University’s collective activities has created a friendly, engaging working and learning environment, strengthening solidarity and close ties and fostering mutual encouragement and support after periods of demanding, strenuous work. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho expressed his hope that NEU’s female staff members and students would continue to make even greater efforts. He also wished the University’s female staff members, lecturers, and students a March filled with happiness and warmth, in which they would always be loved, valued, and successful.

Le Thi Mai Oanh, Vice President of the Vietnam National Union of Education, speaks at the event.

MSc. Tran Viet An, lecturer in the Faculty of Marketing, presents a paper.

Vu Nhu Quynh, physician and Meritorious Physician, shares insights and offers guidance on caring for and improving personal health.

As part of the panel discussion, MSc. Tran Viet An, lecturer in the Faculty of Marketing, presented a paper entitled “NEU Trade Union Activities: Current Situation and Solutions,” aimed at contributing to building a stronger NEU Trade Union and supporting its further development. The paper attracted interest and feedback from many of the University’s union members. The discussion also focused on assessing the results of research into ways to improve NEU Trade Union activities. Specifically, this included assessing current activities, exploring the aspirations of the University’s faculty and staff, examining relationships among Trade Union activities, and gauging willingness to participate in these activities, with a view to proposing measures to improve physical and mental well-being for public employees and workers throughout the University…

The panel discussion took place in a lively, enthusiastic atmosphere and concluded successfully. On International Women’s Day, March 8, we wish the women who make up half the world health, confidence, beauty, and success in life.

Selected images from the seminar:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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