The Trade Union Congress of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries: Upholding Solidarity and Democracy in the Implementation of the 2025–2030 Term Objectives

On December 7, 2025, at the Hanoi campus, the 12th Trade Union Congress of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), term 2025–2030, was held in a solemn, democratic, and responsible atmosphere. The Congress successfully fulfilled all agenda items and left many significant impressions, marking an important milestone in the development of the movement of staff, union members, and employees of the University. The Congress was organized in accordance with the plan of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union and with the approval of the University’s Party Committee.

Attending the Congress on behalf of the higher-level trade union were:

  1. Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Hai, President of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union;
  2. Ms. Van Thi Thu Huyen, Vice President of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union;

along with professional officers who also participated in the Congress.

Attending the Congress on behalf of the University leadership were:

  1. Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thu Hoai, PhD, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the University Council;
  2. Tran Hoang Long, PhD, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the University;
  3. Nguyen Ngoc Khuong, PhD, Vice President of the University;
  4. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Huu Quang, PhD, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of the University;
  5. Doan Van Dai, M.A., Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Head of the Office of Legal Affairs and Internal Inspection;
  6. Tran Ngoc Ban, M.A., Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Head of the Administration and General Affairs Office;
  7. Vu Thi Thu Huyen, M.A., Member of the Party Committee, President of the Ninh Binh Grassroots Trade Union, and Head of the Office of Personnel Organization;
  8. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Member of the Party Committee, President of the Hanoi Grassroots Trade Union, and Deputy Head of the Office of Personnel Organization.

The Congress was also attended by members of the Executive Committees of the Party Committee, the Trade Union, the Youth Union, and the Veterans Association; leaders of departments, faculties, and centers; faculty and staff from various units; and 150 official delegates.

Distinguished guests attending the 12th Trade Union Congress of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), term 2025–2030

The first session of the Congress was conducted in a prompt, serious, and disciplined manner, focusing on completing key preparatory tasks for the official session. During the meeting, the Congress elected a Presidium consisting of five members, a Secretariat comprising two members, and a Delegate Credential Verification Committee with three members. As a result, 100% of the delegates attending the Congress unanimously approved the composition of the Presidium, the Secretariat, and the Delegate Credential Verification Committee. Following the presentation by the Presidium, the Congress also unanimously approved the draft Agenda and the Rules of Procedure of the Congress. The first session concluded after the Delegate Credential Verification Committee reported its findings and the Congress voted to approve the eligibility of all attending delegates.

The flag-saluting ceremony marked the opening of the first session of the Congress. Having successfully fulfilled all planned contents and agenda items, the first session laid a solid procedural and organizational foundation for the successful conduct of the official session of the Congress.

The Presidium and the Secretariat elected at the first session of the Congress

The second session of the Congress took place in a solemn atmosphere, opening with impressive cultural performances presented by the University’s faculty members and students.


Cultural performances presented by UNETI faculty members and students created a joyful and uplifting atmosphere in celebration of the Congress

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Chairman of the University Trade Union for the 11th term, on behalf of the Presidium, officially declared the opening of the 12th Trade Union Congress of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries with the spirit of “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Innovation – Development.” He extended a warm welcome to the 150 delegates in attendance and respectfully introduced the distinguished guests from the Hanoi Confederation of Labour, the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union, and the University leadership.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Chairman of the University Trade Union for the 11th term, delivered the opening address and officially opened the Congress.

Mr. Tran Trong Than, Vice Chairman of the University Trade Union for the 11th term, on behalf of the 11th Executive Committee, presented a summary of the activity results for the 2023–2028 term (covering the 2023–2025 period) and the orientations for the 2025–2030 term. The self-assessment report of the 11th Executive Committee was also presented, comprehensively reflecting the achievements, limitations, and lessons learned during the implementation of trade union activities.

Mr. Tran Trong Than, Vice Chairman of the University Trade Union for the 11th term, presented the summary report to the Congress, highlighting the efforts of the 11th Executive Committee during the University’s period of reform and institutional autonomy

To provide the Congress with a clearer understanding of the outstanding results of trade union activities during the 2023–2028 term (covering the 2023–2025 period), as well as the strengths, limitations, and directions for improvement in the coming period, the Congress listened to a thematic presentation by Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Head of the Office of Academic Affairs and Member of the 11th Trade Union Executive Committee. His presentation offered in-depth analysis, evaluation, and practical recommendations under the theme: “Enhancing the Role of the Trade Union in Curriculum Development and Improving Training Quality in the Context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Head of the Office of Academic Affairs and Member of the 11th Trade Union Executive Committee, delivered a presentation at the Congress under the theme: “Enhancing the Role of the Trade Union in Curriculum Development and Improving Training Quality in the Context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

Attending the Congress and delivering a directive address, Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thu Hoai, PhD, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the University Council, extended her congratulations to the Congress and provided profound strategic orientations for trade union activities in the new term. The University leadership expressed sincere appreciation for the attention and support of the higher-level trade union and acknowledged the comprehensive achievements of the Hanoi Grassroots Trade Union during the past term, particularly in strengthening organizational capacity, enhancing its representative role, and caring for and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of union members. Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thu Hoai also emphasized that the University’s staff and faculty possess high professional qualifications and a strong sense of responsibility, and that their unity and consensus have made significant contributions to the University’s stable and sustainable development, as well as to enhancing its reputation and brand. The University Party Committee affirmed that the Trade Union is an important component of the political system and a trusted bridge, and reaffirmed its commitment to creating favorable conditions for the Trade Union to successfully fulfill its functions and duties.

Following the address, Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thu Hoai, PhD, together with members of the Party Committee Executive Committee, the Board of Rectors, and the University Council, presented a congratulatory floral arrangement to celebrate the success of the Congress.

Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thu Hoai, PhD, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the University Council, delivering a speech at the Congress

A group of people standing on a stage Description automatically generatedMembers of the Party Committee Executive Committee, the Board of Rectors, and the University Council presented flowers to congratulate the Congress.

Delivering the directive address on behalf of the higher-level trade union, Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Hai, President of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union, who was authorized by the Hanoi Confederation of Labour to attend and speak at the Congress, acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the University Trade Union during the 2023–2025 period. She noted that the Trade Union had effectively fulfilled its representative role in caring for and safeguarding the rights and interests of union members and employees; proactively advised on adjusting additional income in line with the principle that “each year’s income should be higher than the previous year”; maintained regular health check-ups; and organized numerous charitable and community-support activities, including the Golden Heart Fund, support for flood-affected communities, child sponsorship programs, the construction of schools in mountainous areas, and the “Computers for Children” initiative. At the same time, she called on the University Trade Union to continue upholding its traditions, address existing limitations, and effectively implement the Resolution of the Trade Union Congress for the 2025–2030 term, thereby contributing to the successful achievement of the University’s objectives and those of the trade union organization.

Following her address, Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Hai, President of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union, presented a congratulatory floral arrangement to celebrate the success of the Congress.

Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Hai, President of the Vinh Tuy Ward Trade Union, delivered a speech and presented flowers to congratulate the Congress.

The Ninh Binh Grassroots Trade Union presented flowers to congratulate the Congress

The Youth Union and the Student Association presented flowers to congratulate the Congress

The Veterans Association presented flowers to congratulate the Congress

One of the most important items on the Congress agenda was the election of the Executive Committee of the 12th-term Trade Union. The Presidium presented the personnel plan, which had been approved by the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and the higher-level trade union. The Congress unanimously agreed on the number of members of the 12th-term Executive Committee, comprising 11 members, and proceeded to elect the Executive Committee of the University Trade Union for the 12th term (2025–2030) in a spirit of democracy, openness, and transparency.

Delegates attending the Congress cast their ballots to elect the Executive Committee of the University Trade Union for the new term

Prior to the announcement of the election results, the Congress listened to a thematic presentation by Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh, Lecturer of the Faculty of Political Theory and Law. Her presentation focused on: “Enhancing the Effectiveness of the ‘Doctoral Incubator’ Model in Developing the Faculty Workforce of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh, Lecturer of the Faculty of Political Theory and Law, delivered a presentation entitled: “Enhancing the Effectiveness of the ‘Doctoral Incubator’ Model in Developing the Faculty Workforce of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries.”

The Congress conducted the voting process in strict accordance with established procedures. The election results were formally announced, and the eleven elected members were introduced to the Congress, pledging unity, innovation, and a strong commitment to fulfilling their assigned responsibilities.

The Executive Committee of the University Trade Union for the 12th term (2025–2030) was formally introduced and received its mandate before the Congress.

The Congress then proceeded to elect one official delegate and one alternate delegate to attend the 18th Hanoi City Trade Union Congress.

The 12th Trade Union Congress of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), term 2025–2030, was successfully held in a spirit of democracy, innovation, and substance. The Congress marked an important milestone, reaffirming the strong determination of the UNETI Trade Union to accompany the University, care for the welfare of officials and employees, and contribute to the University’s sustainable development in the new phase.

LIST OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE TRADE UNION

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS – TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIES

XII TERM (2025–2030)

01 Nguyễn Ngọc Toàn Deputy Head of the Office of Personnel Organization
02 Trần Trọng Thân Deputy Head of the Faculty of Physical Education
03 Ngô Thị Mai Deputy Head, Acting Head of the Faculty of Political Theory and Law
04 Hoàng Thị Huyền Director of the Center for Foreign Languages and Informatics; Deputy Head of the Office of Finance and Accounting
05 Phạm Thị Ngoan Assistant to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management
06 Đỗ Thị Minh Hạnh Director of the Center for Biotechnology and Food Safety; Deputy Head of the Office of Personnel Organization
07 Phạm Văn Học Head of the Hanoi Administrative Office, Office of Administration and General Affairs
08 Nguyễn Tiến Mạnh Deputy Head of the Department of Management, Faculty of Management and Marketing
09 Nguyễn Văn Mùi Head of the Department of Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
10 Hoàng Anh Tuấn Head of the Office of Academic Affairs
11 Giáp Văn Dương

Head of the Student Support Unit, Office of Political Affairs and Student Affairs; Secretary of the Youth Union

 

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