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W.E.U. News 12/09/2017

British TUC leaders join pay fatcats.

We have previously highlighted how the mainstream trade Unions have allowed themselves to become part of the big business system. Approx 54 Trade Unions still remain members of the British TUC, out of 164 registered…

Tribunal fees to be scrapped

Tribunal fees to be scrapped Beckett Frith, July 26, 2017 The Supreme Court has ruled that the fees – introduced in July 2013 – are unlawful Employment tribunal fees look set to be scrapped after…

Taxpayer Funded BBC releases salary information

Dear Members Please remember that the BBC is funded by you, the taxpayer. You are paying for these large salaries! We ask the question is it time for the BBC licence fee to be scrapped?…

Hauliers, Latest News, W.E.U. News 17/07/2017

Did You Know You Could Die From a Heat-Related Illness?

Did You Know You Could Die From a Heat-Related Illness? 5 Ways to Recognise a Heat-Related Illness In all heat-related illnesses, the symptoms appear when a person is exposed to extreme temperatures. The following checklist…

How pressure mounted on UK Government to lift Public Sector pay cap

Dear Members The Conservative, Prime Minister will face fresh pressure today after a damning report showed the impact of public sector pay cuts after years of pay freezes. The Guardian reports that teachers have seen average pay fall…

UK Aid or Foreign Aid?

The Workers of England Union has always enjoyed keeping you informed. Below is an overview of the Foreign Aid facts and figures. The article makes interesting reading. Austerity, Low pay, reduced living standards, and a…

Employees lack faith in Managers and Leaders

A recent article by HR News highlights how employees lack faith in Managers and Leaders of their organisations, this lack of faith is further enhanced when workplace trade union officials appear to work too closely…

W.E.U. News 26/06/2017

‘Unite the Union’ in turmoil after allegations the election for General Secretary was conducted Illegal?

‘Unite the Union’ in turmoil after allegations the election for General Secretary was conducted Illegal? STATEMENT FROM GERARD COYNE I have been notified by email that I have been sacked from my position as West…

W.E.U. News 25/06/2017

No Party Funding & No Political Affiliation = Members First

Dear Member The clip below shows why the Workers of England Union is a truly independent Trade Union. When the Trade Union becomes to involved with one particular political party then it is damaging to…

W.E.U. News 23/06/2017

Population growth sharpest in 70 years after ‘record’ migration levels puts squeeze on wages and Public Services

Dear All, The Workers of England has campaigned for controlled immigration to the UK (especially England as it is the most affected by immigration levels) because of the impact it has on reducing employment opportunities…

W.E.U. News 20/06/2017

‘Downward spiral’: UK slips to 40th place in press freedom rankings

Reporters Without Borders says Britain is approaching tipping point in wake of passage of Investigatory Powers Act Christophe Deloire of Reporters Without Borders: ‘If media freedom is not secure, then none of the other freedoms…

W.E.U. News 24/05/2017

Inquiry will likely call for those on zero-hours contracts to be given the right to request fixed hours

The Taylor inquiry will likely call for those on zero-hours contracts to be given the right to request fixed hours HR and employment law experts have welcomed Matthew Taylor’s predicted call for those on zero-hours…

Health Service, W.E.U. News 22/05/2017

Newly Qualified Nurses in NHS Scotland paid £300py more than Nurses in NHS England.

The Workers of England Union has campaigned and continues to campaign for fair funding for our nurses in England. Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister for Scotland openly stated on the Andrew Marr show (14/05)…

Health Service, W.E.U. News 12/05/2017

NHS England boss pledges to continue investing in general practice

Whilst the Workers of England supports the continued investment in General Practice it is the level of investment in NHS England’s front line staff that we want increasing, this my not necessarily mean higher wages…