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Drought tightens: Impact on Workers in England

What Drought Means for Workers, Families and Businesses. Large parts of England are now experiencing prolonged dry weather, with drought conditions already declared in parts of Wales. England's Na...
| Stephen Morris | News

The Workers of England Union: Vindicated, Vindicated, Vindicated

£9.9 Billion Written Off by Government on PPE The publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s report into PPE procurement delivers a message that many NHS workers, care staff, and Workers of England ...
| Stephen Morris | News

Volkswagen's 50k Job Cuts: A Warning to English Workers

Volkswagen's announcement that it could cut a further 50,000 jobs should send shockwaves far beyond Germany. For many, this will be viewed simply as another multinational restructuring to improve ...
| Stephen Morris | News

Trade Deal with Switzerland: Where Are the Jobs for Workers in England?

The British Government has hailed its new trade agreement with Switzerland as the most significant services trade deal the UK has ever negotiated. Ministers say it could increase UK services expor...
| Stephen Morris | News

The 100 Members of Parliament Challenge

Ten Questions: An Opportunity to Stand Up for Workers across England! The Workers of England Union believes that the people of England deserve clear answers from those elected to represent them. A...
| Stephen Morris | News

A Government for Investors or a Government for Workers? Pt.3

Surely, England deserves both. For decades, workers across England have been told there is no alternative. Factories close because of "global competition". Jobs move overseas because of "market fo...
| Stephen Morris | News

Bring Back 100k Jobs And England Gains £4 Billion In Wages Pt.2

Part Two: English Profits or outsourcing to Foreign Jobs Read part 1: England for sale british government fails to protect our industries If England retained or returned an additional 100,000...
| Stephen Morris | News

Open Letter To Andy Burnham - Stephen Morris

Dear Andy, England has a proud history of building successful businesses, skilled workforces and world-class industries. Yet too often, profitable companies serving customers in England are ...
| Stephen Morris | News

England for sale: British Government Fails to Protect our Industries Pt.1

For many workers across England, the story of Cadbury remains a bitter one. Founded in Birmingham in 1824, Cadbury was more than a chocolate company. It was an English institution. Generations of ...
| Stephen Morris | News

Kier Starmer Quits. England Pays the Price of Westminster Chaos.

Who Speaks for England When Prime Ministers Come and Go? Members need to know why England is impacted more by Westminster instability than the other nations of the UK The resignation of Sir Keir ...
| Stephen Morris | News