Improving Working Lives
Temporary Working Contracts
During the surge of remote working, hybrid work and flexible hours, temporary working contracts have become a crucial consideration for both employers and employees. Also known as fixed-term contra...
WEU Supports Com Cast and All Artists
The Workers of England Union (WEU) stands united with Com Cast and all participating artists in their mission to challenge discrimination and uphold fundamental rights. Through solidarity and colle...
Cut Top Managers' Pay, Not Frontline Staff
Our latest campaign calls for fair wages for those who keep public services running. We demand to cut top managers’ pay and protect frontline staff from unnecessary pay freezes or cuts.
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Flexible Furloughing
On 29 May, the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, outlined further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). He confirmed that flexible furloughing would be introduced from ...
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
Statutory Rates from 1 April 2020
The National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and over will rise from £8.21 to £8.72 per hour. Rates for younger employees will also increase:
£8.20 for those ...
National Living Wage to Increase by 5%
The National Living Wage, the statutory National Minimum Wage for individuals aged 25 and over, will rise by 4.9% from 1 April 2019, increasing from £7.83 to £8.21. The Low Pay Commission (LPC), wh...
Gov Gives Protections to Gig Economy Workers
The UK government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the rights of gig economy workers. These measures, based on Matthew Taylor’s Good Work Plan, promise to deliver the largest...
Wages Rises Accelerate to Fastest Pace Since 2008
Dear Members, we urge you to read the article posted by the BBC. Although it presents different views, the simple fact that cannot be ignored is that wages are increasing. The figures below vindica...
Addison Lee Drivers Ruled 'Workers'
Addison Lee has lost its claim at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that its drivers were self-employed. The ruling confirms that drivers must be paid the national minimum wage and receive holid...
H.G.V. Drivers
Heavy Goods Vehicle (H.G.V) driving is a vital profession ensuring the smooth flow of goods across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re delivering food supplies, industrial materials, or retail mercha...
