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Latest News, Public Transport 08/12/2017

Could a Croydon Tram style accident occur on Metrolink?

In the aftermath of the Croydon Tram incident many questions were being raised, however the RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) have just issued their report states “The RAIB’s investigation concluded that it is probable that…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 16/02/2017

Foreign owners in £90m windfall from UK rail

Dear Members The following article in the Standard (13th February 2017) that shows why the Workers of England Union has campaign for more government involvement in UK rail. That £90m windfall should have been coming…

Public Transport 30/09/2016

More Toilets, More Time for Bus Drivers…

Nobody should be desperate at work. The Workers of England Union have started a petition that calls for more toilets to be provided on bus routes in England. Visit our website and sign the petition…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport, W.E.U. News 23/08/2016

WHO WILL CHALLENGE THE ‘POTTY’ SITUATION OF BUS DRIVERS TOILET FACILITIES?

Back in 2007, bus drivers from all over the capital were encouraged to join a protest march which began at Victoria Coach Station and was planned to ‘visit several other key areas of London’. The…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 17/08/2016

Bernard Ingham: Return trip to the bad old days if we don’t ban strikes train passengers are being subjected to misery by the rail unions. Sir Bernard Ingham

For Bernard Ingham to state that we should ban strikes isn’t just a ridiculous, silly idea its an attack on workers rights and it should be fought all the way. The right of a worker to…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 06/01/2016

London bus drivers can now report complaints without fear of being sacked for whistleblowing

‘Victory for safety’: London buses on Oxford Street earlier this year Bus drivers can now report unsafe work practices without fear of being dismissed, in what is being called a “huge victory” for road safety…

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…

Professional Drivers, Public Transport, W.E.U. News 16/10/2015

No Need to be desperate

The Workers of England’s current campaign for bus drivers is to promote the lack of toilet facilities, the leaflet below is aimed at the travelling public.

Public Transport 12/09/2015

Transport for London Station Supervisor tries to stop Workers of England Officials from campaigning for better working conditions for Bus Drivers

Transport for London Station Supervisor tried to stop Workers of England Officials from speaking to our members and promoting our campaign for better working conditions for Bus Drivers. On Wednesday 9th September two Workers of…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 21/08/2015

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Could a Croydon Tram style accident occur on Metrolink?

Foreign owners in £90m windfall from UK rail

More Toilets, More Time for Bus Drivers…

WHO WILL CHALLENGE THE ‘POTTY’ SITUATION OF BUS DRIVERS TOILET FACILITIES?

Bernard Ingham: Return trip to the bad old days if we don’t ban strikes train passengers are being subjected to misery by the rail unions. Sir Bernard Ingham

London bus drivers can now report complaints without fear of being sacked for whistleblowing

The Big Debate: Should the railways be renationalised?

No Need to be desperate

Transport for London Station Supervisor tries to stop Workers of England Officials from campaigning for better working conditions for Bus Drivers

England needs a new settlement for buses and other forms of sustainable public transport

Britain’s 3 million night workers need fair rights to work-life balance, says British TUC

Is it one rule for Drivers and another rule for Managers at Metrolink?

Challenge made to Unite the Union to show effectiveness

Metrolink Managers’ loose talk may close Manchester Trams and cost Millions