WEU: No Party Funding, No Political Affiliation

Dear Member,

The clip below demonstrates why the Workers of England Union is a truly independent trade union. When a trade union becomes too involved with one particular political party, it ultimately harms its members. As Gerard Coyne pointed out during his Sunday Politics interview, a trade union should focus on an industrial agenda rather than being intrinsically linked to any political organisation. That’s exactly what our union stands for—you come first!

Gerard Coyne’s Stand Against Political Control

If Gerard Coyne is correct and he was wrongfully dismissed by UNITE for standing up to his bosses, then UNITE has betrayed not only its membership but also the very principles of the trade union movement. The full interview is available on BBC’s Sunday Politics, and it’s essential viewing to understand why the British trade union movement has lost its way.

Historically, our movement was never intended to be a “communist movement” (despite Andrew Murray, the former 2nd in command at UNITE, having been a member of the Communist Party for 40 years). Its sole purpose was to improve your working rights—not to serve a political agenda.

Why Political Neutrality Matters

When trade unions tie themselves too closely to one political faction, members’ interests suffer. At the Workers of England Union, we prioritise:

• Fair pay and safe working conditions
• Member-led campaigns free from political interference
• Transparent governance and accountability

If you agree that improving your working rights should always come before political considerations, please encourage your colleagues to join the Workers of England Union today.

Join the Movement: Members First

We are truly independent. No party funding. No political affiliation. Just members first.

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