Public Transport

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 08/06/2015

Launch of our “Bus Driver’s Charter”

Dear Member On Saturday the 6th June, the Workers of England Union launched the first draft of our Bus Drivers’ Charter (Please see attached). The Charter is designed to give you a chance to highlight…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport, W.E.U. News 18/05/2015

Workers of England Union Supports the Transport for London Initiative.

Workers of England Union Supports the Transport for London Initiative to tackle rough sleepers on the London bus network The Workers of England Union is concerned for the welfare of all employees who work on…

Public Transport 21/04/2015

Bradford bus drivers to strike next week over ‘cuts and bullying’

The Workers of England Union supports Unites actions and wishes ‘all the best’ to the Bradford bus drivers in their dispute. No-one should be bullied and harassed at work and Trade Unions should stand together…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport 16/04/2015

W.E.U. Visit the London Bus Depots

Professional Drivers, Public Transport 09/04/2015

HSE Work-related violence case studies

Work-related violence case studies First Group is a public transport company which provides both rail and bus services. It operates mainly in the UK where it has 26 000 employees and also in America and…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport 06/04/2015

Stress prevention for bus drivers

Stress prevention for bus drivers A large number of studies have been carried out on the work and health of bus drivers, particularly those operating in metropolitan areas. These studies tend to yield very comparable…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport 26/03/2015

‘Outraged’ South Yorkshire bus drivers in strike threat

‘Outraged’ South Yorkshire bus drivers in strike threat 07:00 Friday 20 March 2015 Alex Evans Outraged bus drivers in South Yorkshire could be set to strike after a breakdown in pay negotiations with First Bus….

Public Transport 13/02/2015

Bus Driver Health

Bus Driver Health Bus driving is one of the most hazardous occupations for your health. Research has shown that bus drivers have higher rates of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal disorders than other occupations. If you…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 09/01/2015

What to do when strike action is taken by another union… Updated 10th February 15

What to do when strike action is taken by another union Are you worried about what happens to you when another Union goes on strike at your workplace? We at the Workers of England Trade…

Public Transport 06/12/2014

Public Transport

The Workers of England Union represent people who work in all forms of public transport, from the bus industry, road hauliers to light and heavy rail.