This medal was awarded to workers and masters in industry, transportation, construction, and other sectors of material production, as well as collective farmers, agricultural workers, and employees in non-production fields. It recognized long-term, selfless, and highly productive work at an enterprise, institution, organization, collective farm, or state farm. Teachers and educators were also eligible for the award for their achievements in educating and raising children and adolescents, preparing them for life and work, and for long-term service in an educational institution.
The Order of Labor Glory was divided into three classes, with First Class being the highest. The awards were granted in sequential order: recipients first received Third Class, then Second Class, and finally First Class.
Criteria for Awarding the Order of Labor Glory:
The medal was awarded for:
- Achieving high production performance, consistently exceeding production standards and plans.
- Attaining high labor productivity, producing high-quality goods, saving materials, and reducing labor costs.
- Work innovation, making valuable inventions and suggestions, and actively participating in the development and application of new equipment and advanced technology.
- Attaining high crop yields and livestock productivity.
- Making significant labor contributions to reducing the construction time of production, cultural, and community facilities, as well as residential buildings, while ensuring high quality and timely commissioning.
- Achievements in training and educating young workers and collective farmers.
- Successfully educating and raising children and adolescents, preparing them for life and work.
The Order of Labor Glory was awarded based on long-term employment in a single enterprise, institution, collective farm, state farm, or educational organization.
