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W.E.U. News 03/01/2016

Join a union to make your life better, British TUC tells low-paid workers

The Workers of England Union agrees with the words of Francis O’Grady when she highlights the benefits of joining a Trade Union. We ask our members to promote joining the WEU to their colleagues, family…

W.E.U. News 30/12/2015

Suffering in silence

This report is about substandard care in England’s NHS, as stated by Julie Mellor, The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman ‘The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is the final step for people who have been…

Public Transport 14/12/2015

The Big Debate: Should the railways be renationalised?

Published on November 9, 2015 by Harry Adams and Alistair Woods All aboard The Big Debate Express! This week we ask: “Should Britain’s railways be renationalised?” Yes – Harry Adams The way Britain currently operates…

W.E.U. News 14/12/2015

Trade union reforms ‘unacceptable’ in Scotland, warns Sturgeon

Dear Member Keeping you informed. Today the Scottish First Minister fights to block the Trade Union reforms in Scotland. The Workers of England Union campaigns for an English First Minister so that they can also…

W.E.U. News 11/12/2015

Revealed: how Sports Direct effectively pays below minimum wage

Guardian undercover reporters find world where staff are searched daily, harangued via tannoy to hit targets and can be sacked in a ‘six strikes and you’re out’ regime Sports Direct warehouse, store and distribution centre…

W.E.U. News 07/12/2015

One in ten workers who have attended a work Christmas Party admit embarrassing themselves in front of their boss, TUC poll reveals

More than one in ten (11 per cent) workers who have attended a work Christmas party admit embarrassing themselves in front of their boss, according to new polling published by the TUC today (Monday). The…

W.E.U. News 04/12/2015

Annual Leave

Key points Most workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (this is known as statutory entitlement). Part time worker are entitled to the same amount of holiday (pro rota) as full…

Health Service 20/11/2015

Increase in attacks on ‘punch bag’ hospital nurses

19 NOVEMBER, 2015 BY NICOLA MERRIFIELD Reporter for Nursing Times Physical attacks on nurses and other staff working in NHS acute services have gone up by nearly 10% in the past year, rising to more than 19,000,…

W.E.U. News 19/11/2015

Union suggests county council should cut top managers’ pay by 20 per cent

Wednesday 18 November 2015 Top managers’ pay should be reduced by 20 per cent in the face of massive cuts at East Sussex County Council, a trade union has suggested. The council is looking to…

Employment Law News 06/11/2015

Warehouse worker, 27, is fired for bullying after he ‘liked’ a Facebook picture which mocked a colleague’s wolf-print fleece

Dear Member We are not sure how accurate this story is but it definitely gives a warning to anyone who uses Facebook etc. The consequences can be very serious for inappropriate use. Please think before…

W.E.U. News 20/10/2015