Create a safe working environment for pregnant employees

​Pregnant employees are arranged to work at Perfect Vision Co., Ltd, Long Thanh District

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Ms. Nguyen Thi Linh, a worker in Perfect Vision Co., Ltd., Long Thanh District said that she was pregnant in the 7th month, so she can only walk very slowly. Fortunately, the company has carefully prepared chairs at the workshop for pregnant workers, so she is very reassured. “I am very satisfied with the company's policy for female employees, especially pregnant workers are arranged to work in a clean workplace, without dust and noise. In addition, it is also equipped with a chair and anti-slip mat, which helps me feel secure to work effectively "- Ms. Linh added.

A representative of the company's Trade Union said that for employees, especially workers with disadvantaged circumstances, who are pregnant or raising children under 12 months old, the company always has favorable policies for those employees such as: visits and encourage workers with disadvantaged circumstances; organizing communication on reproductive health care; be entitled to take periodical leave for antenatal care every month; have a separate room to rest when there are signs of fatigue. In addition, the enterprise always arranges a stable workplace so that pregnant workers can be assured of safety at work, peace of mind to complete their work.

Dona Pacific Co., Ltd located in Trang Bom District always has many policies to take care of employees, especially laborers. With the particularity that the enterprise has nearly 10,000 employees, of which 85% are female employees, in addition to paying attention to working conditions and health care for this workforce, the company also cares about pregnant employees. For instance, the company has arranged for employees to have annual reproductive health checks, allocated the workplace suitable for the health status of female workers, arranging time for laborers to have periodical antenatal check-ups, etc.

Ms. Dang Thi Thom, Chairman of the Trade Union said that at the company, the young workforce is the major, all of them are in marriageable age, so there are often 1-2 thousand pregnant and giving birth. For pregnant workers, enterprises will arrange them in the easiest parts to work without affecting their health. In addition, pregnant laborers are arranged to rest time to ensure the good health.

Give a lot of favor in the process of working

Over 10 years working for Changshin Vietnam Co., Ltd, Vinh Cuu District, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai said that she is lucky because she chose the right working environment. “Here, all laborers are cared for and shared from work to life. We enjoy a lot of good care. For example, twice a year, laborers are consulted on health and family planning; Laborers living in difficulty are helped and supported in a timely manner. For pregnant employees, they can get free ultrasounds at the company's medical room, etc. These practical activities are the motivation for us to keep working, and have further devotion to the company."

Mr. Tran Phuong Giai, Chairman of the Trade Union of Dona Standard Vietnam Co., Ltd, Xuan Loc District said that the enterprise currently has the largest number of workers in the district, of which the labor force accounts for 80%. In the past time, the Trade Union and the company have often paid attention to this human resource. For instance, the company built the rest room for laborers, milking room for laborers raising small children. Particularly, pregnant laborers are worked in the easy department, arranged for a reasonable rest time, and can leave 1 hour early when they are pregnant until the 7th month.

Along with enterprises, the care of laborers is paid special attention by Trade Unions at all levels in the province. According to the Provincial Confederation of Labor, Trade Unions at all levels always supervise the implementation of benefits and policies related to labor in enterprises. Along with that, encourage grassroots Trade Unions to coordinate with enterprises to take care of female workers, especially pregnant female workers so that they always receive timely attention and encouragement.

In order to promote the position and role of the Women's Labor, the Provincial Confederation of Labor has issued many programs and plans to guide Trade Unions at all levels to perform well the welfares of female workers. During the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic in the province, Trade Unions at all levels have focused on mobilizing enterprises to ensure benefits and support policies for laborers who are temporarily absent from work due to pregnancy or child rearing who cannot work on “3 on the spot” mode and ensure the safest working conditions for pregnant workers. Thanks to that, the living condition, employment, and income of laborers have gradually improved.

Phong Lan