About Us

Who We Are

The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) is a trade union affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), representing workers in the hotel and food sectors in Singapore.

Our Vision

To be a strong and effective union that protects and advances the interests of workers in the hotel and food sectors, We are working closely together with stakeholders toward a future where our members can look forward to fair wages, good working conditions, job security, and opportunities for career advancement.

Our Mission

To protect and advance the interests of our members through collective representation and negotiation, skills upgrading, and providing a member-only benefits and services.

Our Objectives

Representation

To represent members in negotiations with employers for better wages, working conditions, and benefits through collective negotiation.

Skills Development

To promote skills upgrading and lifelong learning among members to enhance their employability and career progression.

Welfare

To provide a comprehensive range of benefits and welfare programs to enhance the quality of life for members and their families.

Education

To educate members on their rights and responsibilities as workers, and to promote industrial harmony through mutual understanding.

Advocacy

To advocate for policies and initiatives that benefit workers in the hotel and food sector at the national level.

Future-Readiness

To prepare members for future challenges and opportunities in the evolving hotel and food sectors landscape.

Through these objectives, we strive to create a better future for all workers and ensure that they are valued, respected, and fairly-rewarded.

Our History

Since our founding in 1969, FDAWU has been at the forefront of protecting and advancing the interests of workers in the hotel and food sectors in Singapore.

1964: Founding of FDAWU

We were established to represent workers in the hotel and food sectors

1970s: Early Growth

Expanded membership base and established relationships with major employers in the hotel and F&B sectors.

1980s: Collective Bagaining

Successfully negotiated improved wages and working conditions for members across various Hotel and F&B establishments.

1990s: Skills Development Focus

Introduced training programs to help members adapt to changing industry demands and technological advancements.

2000s: Expansion of Services

Extended services to include legal assistance, financial support, and exclusive member-only benefits.

2010s: Digital Transformation

Embraced digital technologies to better serve members and prepare workers for the future economy.

Present: Industry 4.0 Readiness

Focusing on preparing workers for Industry 4.0 challenges and opportunities through upskilling and reskilling initiatives.

Organisational Structure

FDAWU is governed by a dedicated team of leaders who guide our mission to protect and advance the interests of workers in the hotel and food sectors.

How We Operate?

FDAWU is led by its Executive Council, which holds overall governing authority. The Council appoints an Administrative Committee responsible for overseeing the Union’s programmes and initiatives, focusing on the following areas:

Industrial Relations
Membership
Leadership Development
Care and Community
Workplace Safety & Health
Workforce Readiness
Property
Marketing & Communcation
Women & Family
Young FDAWU
International Relations
Finance

These committees are run with feedback, participation and support of our Branches.

We also work closely with our advisors and trustees, who provide guidance and support to the union in various areas, including legal matters, financial management, and strategic planning.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated team of leaders who guide our union’s mission and activities:

Executive Council

Advisors and Trustees

Advisors	Trustees
Lim Hng Kiang	Alex Sim Chong Tee
Yeo Guat Kwang	David Lim Kee Poh
Christopher De Souza	Thiagarajah Kanesan
Liang Eng Hwa