An Affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
Key Partnership Benefits
As a unionised company with us, you stand to receive the following key benefits.
Personalised Plan
Receive a personalised suite of benefits from us, such as training grants, operational roadmaps and company-specific policy support.
Policy Benefits
Access a direct line to voice concerns and influence policy-making decisions, and receive support to ensure regulatory compliance.
Networking Benefits
Gain access to our network of unionised companies, and receive assistance from us to resolve your workplace disputes.
Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant
Accelerating Business and Workforce Transformation
Supports companies in implementing business and workforce transformation initiatives through a structured approach. With funding of up to 70% of qualifying costs (capped at $70,000), this grant helps unionised companies develop and execute comprehensive transformation plans.
Business Transformation
Implement new technologies and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Redesign business processes to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Develop new products, services, or business models to capture market opportunities.
Workforce Transformation
Upskill and reskill employees to adapt to changing job requirements.
Redesign jobs to enhance employee productivity and job satisfaction.
Implement progressive HR practices to attract and retain talent.
The CTC Process
Form a CTC
Establish a committee comprising management and union representatives to drive transformation initiatives
Develop a Plan
Create a comprehensive transformation roadmap with specific initiatives and timelines
Implement & Review
Execute the plan with regular monitoring and adjustments to ensure successful outcomes
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a unionised company with a recognised Collective Agreement.
- Must establish a formal Company Training Committee (CTC) with union representatives. Must develop a comprehensive transformation plan aligned with business objectives.
- Must demonstrate commitment to implementing the transformation initiatives.
Operation & Technology Roadmap (OTR)
A Structured Approach to Business Transformation
Developed to help companies identify opportunities for growth and transformation, the Operation and Technology Roadmap enables businesses to develop a clear implementation plan with specific initiatives, timelines, and resource requirements.
Business Transformation
Strategic Clarity
Gain a clear understanding of your Company's current position and future direction.
Actionable Plan
Develop a practical roadmap with specific initiatives and implementation timelines.
Technology intergration
Identify and adopt appropriate technologies to enhance business operations.
Workforce Development
Align workforce capabilities with future business needs through targeted training.
The Operation and Technology Roadmap consists of 5 distinct steps:
Define objectives
Strategic assessment:
Establish a common understanding of the current situation of the organization in relation to business environment
Roadmap objectives:
Establish a common understanding of the current situation of the organization in relation to business environment
Understand key drivers
External and internal drivers:
Identify customer requirements, performance dimensions, market and technology drivers, and internal business drivers that shape the organisation into the future
Develop new ideas
Game-changing products, services, and business models:
In line with identified drivers, generate innovative ideas and deliverables to help create and capture valueIdentify capability enablers
Suitable technologies and solutions:
Identify the technology, people, skills, capabilities, partnerships, organisational and ecosystem resource actions required to deliver new value proposition
Actualise your roadmap
Milestones and timeline:
Set concrete milestones and a realistic timeline to execute your roadmap, ensuring a clear path to achieving your defined objectivesPolicy Feedback Channel
Your Voice, Our Action
Provides businesses with a direct line to voice their concerns and influence policy decisions. Through structured industry feedback sessions, companies can highlight key challenges, ensuring that their perspectives are heard by policymakers.
Regular industry feedback sessions on business concerns and manpower issues.
Direct escalation of company feedback to Labour MPs or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and relevant government bodies in the hotel and food sectors.
Influence policy-making by contributing to discussions on workforce and regulatory challenges
Salary and Benefits Benchmarking
Stay Competitive with Sectorial Salary & Benefits Insights
Understanding industry salary and benefits trends is crucial for companies to remain competitive and attract top talent. Receive valuable insight about what other key industry players are paying and keep your remuneration strategies competitive.
Benchmark against competitors and be aware of your competitive edge as an employer.
Enhance talent attraction and retention with competitive rewards packages.
Advice for Policy Implementation
Navigate Changes with Confidence
Keeping up with evolving legislation is essential for businesses to remain compliant and competitive. We help ensure that your company is well-prepared for regulatory changes with timely updates, expert guidance, and compliance support.Early alerts on legislative updates and industry guidelines.
Expert advice to navigate policy changes effectively.
Support for compliance to minimise risks and disruptions.
Receive assistance to ensure your company aligns with TAFEP guidelines, ensuring fair and competitive compensation.
Policy Changes for Unionised Companies
FDAWU unionises its first 6-star hotel
Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) recently returned victorious from a secret ballot after making St Regis the first six-star hotel to be under their belt among the other 56 hotels.
From Hospitality to Retail: A Job Match Made to Protect Livelihoods
Hotel admin assistant Gina Ng tells her experience on being redeployed to NTUC FairPrice as a means to secure her livelihood.
Dairy Farm First Retailer to Upskill Its Workforce Through a New Initiative
The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union and Dairy Farm sets up a committee that will look into research, transformation and training for the workforce.
Case Study: Fair and Responsible Retrenchment
We catch up with Coca-Cola Singapore Beverages to find out how they carried out the retrenchment exercise following its decision to shut down the company’s bottling plant in 2015.
The Need for Decent Work
The 16th ILO APRM concludes with the adoption of the Bali Declaration, which spells out the priorities for national policy and action in promoting decent work.
Changing Times But Steadfast Focus
NTUC This Weeks talks to pioneer unionist, Ong Kung Yong, about his 40-year journey with the Food Drinks and Allied Workers’ Union
Fostering a Harmonious Workplace
Building Positive Employee Relations
We help companies address workplace grievances early, ensuring potential issues are resolved before they are escalated to higher authorities. By offering proactive solutions, insights and mediation, we support both employees and employers and help them reach a happy compromise.
Navigate complex employment challenges arising from changing workforce demographics.
Resolve grievances before they reach TADM, MOM, or MP intervention.
Receive expert advisory services and best practices from leading companies.
Extension of Employee Benefits
Enhancing Your Total Rewards Package
Partnering with the union demonstrates a company’s commitment to fair labor practices, while also offering employees additional benefits through union membership. Union members can enjoy exclusive perks, enhancing their overall employee benefits package.
Showcasing commitment to fair labour practices through strategic partnerships.
Providing union members with additional benefits beyond standard employee perks.
Enhancing the overall employee experience with an extended benefits package.
Empowering Businesses Through Union Support
Resources to Support Business Transformation
Discover how union partnerships can drive business transformation to support workforce development and productivity
National Wages Council to Convene for 2024/2025 Guidelines
The council will develop its annual guidelines on wages and employment-related issues.
Lazada Commits to Upskilling Workers to Remain Relevant in the Future Economy
The ecommerce platform joins over 1,000 other companies who have pledged to form a Company Training Committee with NTUC’s affiliated unions.
Local Start-Up Alchemy Foodtech Collaborates with Labour Movement to Expand Business
The Singapore-based food science company is one of the first local start-ups to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the union to form a Company Training Committee.
FDAWU Honours 2,000 Hospitality Workers and 47 Companies for their COVID-19 Efforts in 2020
FDAWU played a critical role in the redeployment of workers during the pandemic and pledges to continue working with companies to protect jobs.
Training Support Package Rolled Out to Enhance Job Security of Hospitality Workers
NTUC’s e2i introduces several training support programmes to keep hospitality workers employed and plug manpower gaps.
FDAWU Announces Plans to Unionise Twelve Cupcakes
This comes after the company pleaded guilty in December 2020 to underpaying its foreign employees for over two years.
Ready to partner with us?
Partnering with FDAWU gives your company access to workforce training, legal and HR support, industry insights, and enhanced employee benefits—all while building a stronger, more resilient business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about partnering with FDAWU.
How does my company become unionised?
The unionisation process starts with a conversation between the company and FDAWU representatives. If both parties are aligned, the company may grant direct recognition to the union.
What costs are involved in partnering with FDAWU?
There are no direct fees for partnering with FDAWU. Companies may however invest time and resources into joint initiatives such as training programmes, workplace improvements, or co-organised events that support workforce development and employee well-being.
What expertise does FDAWU offer to partner companies?
- Compensation and benefits consultation
- Enhancement of employee handbooks and Collective Agreements
- Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) compliance and initiatives
- Understanding and implementing workplace legislation such as flexible work arrangements, re-employment guidelines, and the Workplace Fairness Legislation
This partnership helps companies stay aligned with evolving employment standards while supporting a resilient and engaged workforce.
How do we qualify for the CTC Grant via partnership with FDAWU?
To qualify for the CTC Grant, your company must be a partner of FDAWU and have an established Company Training Committee (CTC). For full eligibility criteria, please refer to e2i’s CTC Grant page.
Have more questions about partnering with FDAWU? Our team is here to help.