Past Events

The 2019 Vietnamese Labour Law, which came into effect on January 1, 2021, allows for the establishment of workers' representative organizations, known as Internal Employee Organisations (IEOs), independent of the official trade unions under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. This reflects the widespread, ongoing industrial conflicts marked by illegal wildcat strikes led by unofficial workers' representatives due to the absence of effective trade union representation. The new legislative framework is seen as a significant step toward industrial democracy, with the potential to shift the dynamics of workplace representation in Vietnam. The expected outcomes—such as improvements in working conditions, better law enforcement, and more effective conflict resolution—have yet to materialize. More than three years have passed since the legislation was enacted, yet no IEO has been established to date.

This seminar will offer an in-depth analysis of why this is the case. It will provide an overview of the current state of Vietnamese trade unions and the labor dispute landscape in the country. Furthermore, it will demonstrate how Vietnam's corporatist and authoritarian political system has adapted to maintain its longevity and legitimacy in the era of globalization. Finally, the seminar will outline a research agenda focused on the conditions necessary for the emergence, development, and future function of IEOs.

The School of Management & Labor Relations is hosting a Fall 2024 Networking & Recruiting Event for all undergraduate and graduate students studying (major or minor) Human Resource Management and Labor Studies & Employment Relations! Come meet with employers to network & learn about opportunities at various organizations. Whether you're looking for a job, internship, or just want to practice networking with employers, we encourage you to attend this event!

Join RU LERA for their first event of the semester! This is a general interest meeting where students are able to meet their e-board, new friends, and learn about RU LERA. Our events are open to all majors! There will be games, free food, and freebies!

Join SMLR Career Services for their upcoming Meet The Recruiter event on 9/19!  There will be employer on-site recruiting for IBM's Internship Program!

Please join RU SHRM Undergraduate Chapter on Wednesday, September 18th, at 7:15 pm for their first event of the semester! There will be food, HRM networking opportunities, an introduction to our Executive Board, and more.

Join RU POWER for their first event of the semester! We will be playing Bingo with a twist. Bring a friend and enjoy some FREE snacks!

Join RU Inclusive for their first event of the semester! Come meet the e-board, hang out, and enjoy some pizza!

Do you have your resume ready for the upcoming career fair? Make sure to stop by in person or virtually to meet with a career specialist to review your resume and get ready to navigate the fair!

The Center for Global Work and Employment (CGWE) co-organized a training camp, "Research on Labor Relations in China in the New Era," with the School of Politics and Public Administration, South China Normal University, on August 30-31, 2024, in Guangzhou, China. It also co-hosted a workshop, "Labor, Work, and Security in the Digital Age," with the School of Public Administration, South China University of Technology, on September 1, 2024, also in Guangzhou. Around 80 young Chinese scholars participated in both events. CGWE Director Mingwei Liu and affiliate Xian Huang, Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers, attended and delivered lectures.

Please join the SMLR Alumni Association and Rutgers University Alumni Association on 8/15 for a fun evening of drinks, food and networking at the Zeppelin Hall