Trade union funds can be used for subsidies for improving the quality of workers organized by grass-roots trade unions, awards for outstanding students in workers' education and training, awards for winners of cultural and sports activities organized by grass-roots trade unions, subsidies for the treatment and rest of model workers and advanced workers, and expenditures incurred in providing financial and material assistance to workers in need. Grass-roots trade unions can use membership fees to organize members to watch movies, cultural performances and sports competitions, carry out spring outing and autumn outing activities, and buy annual tickets for local parks for members.

However, it must be emphasized that grass-roots trade unions should strictly implement the following provisions in the expenditure of trade union funds: First, it is not allowed to treat guests and give gifts with trade union funds. Two, are not allowed to use trade union funds, bonuses, allowances and subsidies in violation of regulations. Three, are not allowed to use trade union funds to engage in high-consumption entertainment and fitness activities. Four, no administrative use of trade union accounts, illegal establishment of "small treasury". Five, it is not allowed to merge the trade union account into the administrative account of the unit, so that the trade union expenditure is out of control. Six, no interception, misappropriation of trade union funds. Seven, are not allowed to use trade union funds to participate in illegal fund-raising activities, or provide economic guarantee for illegal fund-raising activities. Eight, are not allowed to use trade union funds to reimburse expenses unrelated to trade union activities.

According to Wang Xiaofeng, spokesman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the "Measures" have been officially issued, and provincial trade unions are formulating specific implementation rules, refining the scope of expenditure, defining expenditure standards, determining the examination and approval authority, and standardizing activities.