This is a message from Stephen Morris, General Secretary of the Workers of England Union. Dear Member, As reported in the media, a severe weather warning has been issued covering parts of England and Wales. The warning is for predominately Wednesday and Thursd...

Feeling tired all the time has become one of the most common health complaints in modern England. For many workers, exhaustion is no longer an occasional problem after a busy week but a constant companion affecting work performance, family life, mental wellbein...

Workplace bullying can make every day feel like a struggle. Whether it is constant criticism, being spoken to disrespectfully, exclusion from meetings, impossible workloads, malicious rumours, or excessive monitoring by a manager, the impact can be devastating....

Join our Trade Union Before You Need Us for a Workplace issue such as a Disciplinary, or Grievance. Understanding Grievances and Disciplinary Procedures Most people go to work expecting to do their job and be treated fairly. Unfortunately, problems can arise. ...

Behind the OECD* Curve: See the chart and realise how bad it truly is The debate around parental leave in England has intensified sharply in 2026, driven not by policy announcements but by fathers themselves. In cities including London, Manchester, Nottingham an...

Two Weeks Paid Leave in Northern Ireland, None in England The loss of a pregnancy is not only a medical event but a deeply personal bereavement, often experienced in silence and without the time or space to grieve. For many workers, the expectation to return to...

Water Regulation Is Failing: Workers and Communities across England Are Paying the Price Dear (Enter your MP’s name), I am writing as a constituent and a member of the Workers of England Union, an Independent Trade Union, to raise serious concerns about the ...

Workers of England Union Guidance For most people, contact with a bailiff comes without warning. A knock at the door, a raised voice, a demand for money now. The intention is simple, to create fear and force compliance before you have time to think. Bailiffs a...

Flexible or Exploited? The Truth About Modern Working Work life Balance, what does it mean? Work-life balance is one of the defining labour issues of our era. Employers now trumpet flexible hours, remote work, and wellness schemes as proof they care about staf...

Tipping is one of those everyday habits that feels simple, until you think about it... In England, it sits somewhere between politeness, tradition and quiet confusion. Do you tip? How much? And crucially for trade unionists, does the money actually reach the ...

How about a Winter Break Reset? This review was requested by the Workers of England Union to support discussion among members about whether winter sun is a realistic and worthwhile use of annual leave, particularly for those who work through the Christmas per...

When winter closes in across England with short days, dark mornings and grey skies, it can feel like a constant drain just to stay motivated. For working people, that often comes on top of long shifts, irregular hours, rising energy bills and the pressure to ...

What Working-Age Adults Need to Know Dementia is often seen as an illness of old age, but early onset dementia, usually defined as symptoms appearing before the age of 65, is increasingly part of the public conversation. The key question is whether it is gen...

Guidance for Members of the Workers of England Union. Career planning in 2026 means understanding how work is changing and how you can stay secure and prepared. Automation, artificial intelligence and new economic pressures are reshaping the labour market. As ...

What an “Always-on system” can mean in a workplace context What counts as an always-on system? Chatbots and virtual assistants that can answer customer or employee questions any time of day. Automated monitoring tools that track performance, system status...

Managing Stress, Fatigue and Finances The return to work in early January can feel particularly demanding. After a period of rest, celebration and family time, shifting back into structured routines often brings a sense of fatigue that is difficult to shake. T...

Starting a new job can be uncertain. Many workers worry about fair treatment, support if something goes wrong, and whether they really have a voice at work. The Workers of England Union exists to remove that uncertainty. From the moment you join, the WEU provi...

A short guide to Workplace Technology for Workers of England Union members. Technology has reshaped work before and now AI and “always-on” systems are accelerating change. Employers are investing heavily in these systems, but organisations rarely get the full b...

Fact Sheet and Guidance for WEU Members Winter can be a demanding time for workers. Darker days, cold temperatures, rising illnesses and increased workplace pressures all take a toll on wellbeing. Whether you work on the frontline, from home, or juggle caring r...

(Important notice — Please read) Recent comments by Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, have made it clear that while a face mask mandate is not currently being proposed, it has not been ruled out for the future. Speaking about pot...