One of the activities of the Company Union that has been recognized by union members and employees is the implementation of the Union Supermarket model, a coffee shop in the canteen. This model was formed from the idea of the grassroots Union with the desire to help employees both buy products with clear origins and save monthly expenses.
In particular, this is also a place where workers can take a break before and after work. In operation since September 2023, up to now, this is a place to serve workers, meeting the shopping needs of their families. According to union members and employees of the company, the products sold here are rich, of clear origin, and have preferential prices. Therefore, the Supermarket not only meets the shopping needs of workers but also helps them save a sum of money on monthly shopping expenses. Many people compare that buying goods at the market on the way home from work does not ensure hygiene and safety like buying at the Union Supermarket, and it takes time to stop the car. This is not as convenient as after work hours, even during break time, going to the Union Supermarket at the company to buy things in advance, after work, just go straight from the company to home. Shopping here also has a detailed invoice for each item...
Based on the wishes of the workers, the grassroots union proposed to the Board of Directors to open a supermarket and a coffee shop in the canteen and received the consensus and support of the company's leaders. The premises and electricity and water for the operation of the supermarket are supported by the company. This is an important factor that helps the selling price of products to be lower than the selling price outside.
Over the period of implementation, this model has proven its practicality and thereby improved the effectiveness of caring for the material and spiritual lives of workers. From there, it creates attachment and trust between workers and the company and the Trade Union.
