Articles by admin

Education, W.E.U. News 31/07/2015

Report findings highlight a “social scandal”.

Report findings highlight a “social scandal”. The two following articles highlight why the Workers of England Union oppose Tuition fees for university students in England. Education should be the key word in ‘social mobility’, sadly…

W.E.U. News 23/07/2015

Labour MP backs an English Parliament

Yesterday Chuka Umunna, Labour MP, backed the establishment of an English Parliament. Since our formation the Workers of England Union have been calling for a fair deal for England and her workforce. A deal that…

W.E.U. News 08/07/2015

WEU’s campaign against Zero Contract hours.

Depending on conditions of employment, a zero-hour contract may differ from casual work or seasonal worker contracts. The Workers of England campaign against all contracts which try to exploit or restrict a person from earning…

W.E.U. News 06/07/2015

WEU’s Living Wage Campaign

The campaign behind a living wage is very simple: that a person should be paid enough to live decently and to adequately provide for their family.

Catering Sector, Health Service, W.E.U. News 04/07/2015

Musculoskeletal disorders in catering and hospitality

On this page you will find advice on what to do to reduce the risk of suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder or injury. What you must do As well as carrying out the general risk…

Cleaning Services, W.E.U. News 02/07/2015

Cleaning Service – No longer just a case of a mop, a bucket of water and a squeegee

The Cleaning Sector is no longer just a case of a mop, a bucket of water and a squeegee, with today’s array of chemical cleaning solutions there is a lot more to it which can…

Health Service, W.E.U. News 01/07/2015

Technology vs. wellbeing: what the future holds

Technology vs. wellbeing: what the future holds by Peter O’Donnell , 01 Jul 2015 A report commissioned by financial protection specialist Unum has revealed what the future workplace could look like, and the inevitable role…

W.E.U. News 22/06/2015

W.E.U. – Supporters of the English Trades Union Congress (ETUC)

Health Service, W.E.U. News 16/06/2015

How nursing agencies making billions are bleeding the NHS dry

A Telegraph investigation reveals the boom underway at agencies supplying doctors and nurses to the NHS amid a rapidly deepening budget deficit in the service Top: (left – right) James Caan, Richard MacMillan and Paul…

Education, Hauliers, Professional Drivers, W.E.U. News 15/06/2015

Why office work is becoming a real pain in the back

Men are succumbing to back pain at a younger age than before due to physical strains of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a body of chiropractors The average age for men to suffer back pain…

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…

W.E.U. News 28/05/2015

Around 1 in 3 Londoners do not have the income needed for a minimum standard of living

Around 1 in 3 Londoners do not have the income needed for a minimum standard of living Posted: 28 May 2015 12:00 AM PDT New research suggests that many although many of the costs associated…

Security Industry, W.E.U. News 26/05/2015

SIA: Changing how we license the security industry

SIA: Changing how we license the security industry 15 May 2015 In February, the Security Industry Authority announced that it will be making changes to modernise the licensing system and to streamline processes. Towards the…

W.E.U. News 20/05/2015

Newsletter- Issue 07 Spring 2015

The Workers of England union produces a newsletter and regular briefings / guides on a number of different subjects that concern our members, The Workers of England Union also sends regular emails (if requested) of…