Have you been confused by various screenshots in the group these past two days?
Statements such as "the labor union will not allow grain and oil distribution" and "welfare will be drastically changed" are statements that have both noses and eyes.
Stop it.
We will not spread unfounded rumors and do not panic. I had just searched carefully and completely for the official documents with red prefixes issued by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. By 2026, the number of welfare benefits was actually being secretly increased, but the method of obtaining benefits had changed.
It’s not that food and oil won’t be distributed, it’s that there are more welfare options.
Don’t mislead those headline makers. As a traditional hard currency, rice, flour and oil will always remain there. This is the rigid demand of employees.
But now the union has a new "weapon" in its hands.
According to the "Opinions on Deeply Promoting the High-Quality Development of Workers' Cultural and Sports Work in the New Era" just issued by the ACFTU and other four departments, the content of welfare is undergoing changes, from the previous form where it could only be "carried home" to the situation where it can now be "going out".
In the past you could only get barrels of oil, now you can get more of them
This is the real list of union benefits in 2026, keep it in a small notebook:
In addition to the rice, flour and oil that should be part of the festival, there are now a few more hard goods:
Regarding movie vouchers, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the State Film Administration issued documents to stimulate the issuance of movie vouchers, and even planned to open a "benefiting cinema chain".
For annual passes sold in scenic spots in provincial areas, grassroots trade unions can purchase them for employees with membership dues, which can be used by employees to climb mountains and visit parks during weekends. The cost comes from union dues.
This spring and autumn tour is the most prominent highlight of this year. In the past, I didn’t dare to do it because I was afraid of breaking the rules, but now there are documents to support it: up to 4 spring and autumn outings can be organized per year! Although it is limited to local areas and round-trips within the same day or two days, it is equivalent to organizing everyone to go out and play at public expense.
Attention workers in Shanghai, the rules where you are are even more severe. The Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions made it clear in the new regulations for 2026:
In addition to the 50% of the funds that can be used during the Chinese New Year and holidays, you can also spend an additional amount to purchase "Shanghai famous and premium products", with the upper limit of 2,000 yuan per person per year.
Spring and Autumn Tours can be held for two days and one night, and the standard is no more than 900 yuan per person per time .
The money can even be used to purchase "annual passes to the city's cultural and natural attractions" for employees. Each person will spend no more than 300 yuan per year.
What is strictly controlled is money, not welfare
Many people think it's strict because they are stuck on "money".
Banknotes and paper vouchers are absolutely not allowed to be used as tokens to replace payment for items of equal value for transactions and purchases. Why? This is because such things can easily evolve into behaviors that appear to be real but are still equivalent to distributing cash. What's more, this can even lead to the unhealthy phenomenon of illegal and secret transactions. The current restrictions must be items with real concrete forms, or vouchers that are limited to use in specific designated places, such as cake coupons for pastry shops, movie coupons for movie theaters, etc., and the real-name registration system must be strictly implemented.
The process is becoming more transparent. Where the money is spent and what items are purchased need to be disclosed. It sounds troublesome, but it actually protects ordinary workers like us from being taken advantage of by a few people.
The union's money began to be tilted towards "play"
The core change in this policy is to encourage trade unions to spend more on "cultural and sports activities."
Don't think this is just about organizing people to play ball. The document mentioned "encouraging the development of new activities such as nighttime, outdoor, social, and parent-child activities" and even encouraged the use of business districts and industrial sites to create immersive experiences.
In other words, future trade union activities may no longer just send you a notice asking you to attend a lecture. Instead, they may organize you to participate in escape rooms, go to night movies, or participate in outdoor parent-child camping.
As ordinary employees, you should remember these few words
Instead of asking for money, ask for goods and services. As long as they claim to give you cash, about 80% of them are illegal operations, so be careful and you will be held responsible later.
Pay attention to the "Employee Home" APP. Currently, many welfare benefits and hardship assistance applications are being transferred online. You can receive them after real-name authentication through the "Employee Home" APP. There is no need to go to the site to fill in the form.
Have fun without fear. If your company carries out spring and autumn outings, distributes movie coupons, and holds fitness activities, you can participate with peace of mind. These are all compliant benefits encouraged by red-headed documents, and they are not just random spending of money.
By 2026, union benefits have not shrunk, but have returned to your hands in another more decent state, transformed into a more fun form.
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