Improving Working Lives
Zero-Hours Contracts
Acas expert advisers discuss zero hours contracts (ZHCs), what they are, how they work and common questions raised by employees and employers.
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WEU Supports the Living Wage
The Workers of England Union (W.E.U.) has officially endorsed the Living Wage, ensuring all members receive fair pay above the statutory minimum and can maintain a decent standard of living.
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Low Pay Commission Recommends 3% Rise
Key Recommendation: The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has proposed a 3% increase in the adult minimum wage, raising it to £6.70 per hour from October.
Adult Minimum Wage Increase
The national min...
English Job Losses Due to Unfair Funding
The ongoing public sector job losses in Coventry highlight the unfair funding across English counties. According to HM Treasury’s Public Expenditure Statistical Analysis 2014, in 2012/2013:
UK Pub...
WEU Takes First Steps into the Post Office
On Wednesday 21st January 2015, the Workers of England Union took its first steps into the Post Office when one of our members required representation. Learn more about our first steps into the Pos...
When Another Union Takes Strike Action
Are you concerned about your rights and responsibilities when a different union initiates strike action at your workplace? The Workers of England Trade Union has compiled this guide to clarify wher...
Shift Workers
Working night shifts causes chaos for people’s bodies and may result in long-term health problems, scientists have warned. Sleep researchers found that irregular shift work has a similar effect to ...
