About Us
The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) is a trade union affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). Established in 1964, FDAWU represents workers in the hotel and food and beverage sectors, including those working in food manufacturing and processing, food wholesale, as well as F&B retail and services.
Representing
over 57,000 workers in the hotel and food sectors.
Negotiating
for better wages and working conditions for members.
Providing
upskilling support to broaden members' opportunities.
Offering
member-only deals that stretch every dollar.
What We Do
Meet Our Team

Julie Cheong Ai Hung
President

Mohamed Yusiff Adenan
Vice-President

Sankaradass S Chami
General Secretary

Mustafa Lambak
Deputy General Secretary

Muhammad Sa'ari Jakiman
Assistant General Treasurer

Jean See Jinli
Executive Secretary

Tan Hock Soon
Senior Master Consultant

Lim Chye Teck
General Treasurer

Rekha Bhargavu
Internal Auditor

Patrick Chua Han Yong
Internal Auditor

Ng Boon Chiew
Member

Selina Selvarani Sinnapillai
Member

Serene Gan Chai Huay
Member

Sharhirzal Mohamad Amin
Member

Simon Teo Liang Hong
Member

Teong Kam Yin
Member

Thomas Lim Poh Chai
Member

Khairunnisa Abdul karim
Member

Kelvin Lim Eng Chuan
Member

Jeromy Phang Yew Meng
Member

Gunalan Kandasamy Arumugam
Member

Chew hock Joo
Member

Azman Yahaya
Member

Audrey Tan Kim Lian
Member

Alvin Mukherjee M Dulal
Member
How can we help?
Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) represents, supports and assists all union members working in hotel and food sectors in Singapore.

Income Insurance & Support
Receive automatic NTUC Group Term Life insurance coverage of up to $40,000 for members and up to $1,000 for their spouses, assistance schemes, and member-only deals.

Dispute Resolution
Get help and support with workplace disputes, contract issues, and employment rights from our experienced advisors.

Career & Upskilling
Access up to $1,000 in financial support for upskilling, career transition, and professional development courses.
Become a Member
Join us to be part of our 57,000 and growing workers representation to safeguard your employment rights, enjoy exclusive training opportunities, legal support, and insurance coverage. As a member, you will also become part of a strong collective voice committed to uplifting the wage, improve working conditions and work prospects of all hotel and food workers.Become a Partner of FDAWU
We work with our community of partner-companies to level-up their business operations, improve their work environment, and strengthen communication and relations between colleagues at work, improve their work environment, and strengthen communication and relations between colleagues at work, creating a harmonious and productive workplace.
Latest News
Keep updated with the latest news and announcements.

Gift from the Heart 2025 — Essential Support for FDAWU Members
‘Gift from the Heart’ is a special one-time assistance pack that includes basic groceries, grocery vouchers, and a meal for two, to be collected by qualifying members.

How Munchi Pancakes grew from a hawker stall to an outlet chain (with an FDAWU partnership)
Starting from humble beginnings at a Yishun coffee shop in 2016, Munchi Pancakes is now a thriving local brand with over a dozen outlets islandwide.

Speech by NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng at May Day Rally 2025
Good morning, and Happy May Day! I am so happy to be here this morning with you to celebrate May Day.

Gift from the Heart 2025 — Essential Support for FDAWU Members
‘Gift from the Heart’ is a special one-time assistance pack that includes basic groceries, grocery vouchers, and a meal for two, to be collected by qualifying members.

How Munchi Pancakes grew from a hawker stall to an outlet chain (with an FDAWU partnership)
Starting from humble beginnings at a Yishun coffee shop in 2016, Munchi Pancakes is now a thriving local brand with over a dozen outlets islandwide.

Speech by NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng at May Day Rally 2025
Good morning, and Happy May Day! I am so happy to be here this morning with you to celebrate May Day.

Lazada and FDAWU enhance relationship for employee skills development
Plans are underway to strengthen union-management relations and roll out workforce development initiatives.