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Boxing Day: England’s Curious Holiday of Class, Charity and Working-Class Rebellion. Boxing Day, 26 December, is one of those English traditions we all observe but rarely stop to question. For a day supposedly devoted to “rest...

A Festive Break Read for WEU Members The great English roast dinner feels like it has existed forever, but it is really a patchwork of traditions, imports, class quirks and whatever our people could grow without going hungry. ...

Since February 2022, the UK has committed over £21.8 billion in support for Ukraine. This includes direct military aid, cash support, and government-backed loans that will sit on the public balance sheet for years to come. Th...

Fairness and equal rights are not abstract ideals. They are part of the foundation stones of any successful, prosperous and confident country. The Workers of England Union believes that equal rights are not about levelling pe...

The Case Against Mandatory Digital ID [Pt 3] Privacy, Exclusion, Rights, Power The government wants to make a national digital ID mandatory, claiming it will simplify everyday life and modernise services. The truth is harsher...

From Stephen Morris, General Secretary, Workers of England Union “As we come to the close of another demanding and fast-changing year, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to every member of the Workers of England Union. Your...

England’s seaside towns have become the country’s forgotten front line of decline. Behind the bright paint and summer crowds lie communities hollowed out by decades of neglect, underinvestment, and policy failure. Current Sta...

Here We Go Again... It has been more than five years since the Covid lockdowns, yet it increasingly feels as though the authorities have not forgotten how much control they held over the public. As we enter a difficult flu se...

Thanks to your support, 2025 was a year of incredible growth and success for the Workers of England Union. We are committed to delivering even stronger representation and bigger victories throughout 2026.  As we prepare for t...

The case against mandatory Digital ID Part 2. Beyond your rights as a person, mandatory digital ID (or Brit Card) has serious implications for workers, Trade Union, and workplace equality. The WEU believes this scheme risks sh...