On January 12, 2021, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor issued Decision 1921/QD-TLD (“Decision 1921“). Decision 1921 was issued with the hope of providing a financial support to the union members and workers directly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic and natural disasters in 2020 during the Tan Suu Lunar New Year in 2021. 

The following will be the specific provisions of Decision 1921 on the level of support for union members, workers directly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic and natural disasters in 2020 that can be received during the Tan Suu Lunar New Year in 2021.

(1) Cash support: Support level of VND 1,000,000/person (one million VND even).

(2) In case of union members and employees in extremely difficult circumstances, seriously affected by Covid-19 epidemics or natural disasters, the maximum level of support must not exceed VND 2,000,000/person (two million VND even).

Note:

• The special consideration cases awarded under (2) not more than 20% of the total number of members, employees supported.
• A person receives assistance from only one level of the union.

Besides, Decision 1921 also emphasized: Standing Committee of Confederation of Labor of provinces and cities; Central sector unions and equivalent; Trade Union of Corporations under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor must ensure that all members and employees receive support before February 5, 2021.

The following will be the specific provisions of Decision 1921 regarding the level of support for union members, workers directly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic and natural disasters in 2020 that can be received during the Tan Suu Lunar New Year in 2021. Decision 1921 takes effect on January 12, 2021.

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