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The Workers of England Trade Union is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of workers across the public and private sectors. We champion fair pay, safe working conditions, and true repr...
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WEU's Campaign Vindicated by Jeremy Corbyn

The Workers of England Union has long argued against the use of cheap labour from abroad, campaigning for companies to invest in local communities and train British workers. Now, Jeremy Corbyn, the...
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Virgin Care Pulls Plug on Brook Service

Virgin Care held the contract from Bury, Rochdale and Oldham authorities to provide a range of sexual health education and wellbeing support for young people in Bury and Rochdale as part of Oldham,...
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WEU Succeeds in Morris v Metrolink Case

The Workers of England Union, instructed by our legal team at Tilbrooks Solicitors, engaged Changez Khan, a barrister from Farrars Chambers. He successfully overturned the Employment Appeal Tribuna...
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Why Did Union Leaders Abandon the Workers?

The Workers of England Union recognised that the British Trade Unions and the British Trade Union Congress (TUC) had lost touch with working people in England. This disconnect prompted our foundati...
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Working Time: When Are On-Call Workers Working?

The question of when an on-call worker is considered to be working has vexed courts and tribunals for years. In the latest instalment, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has recently held that tim...
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NHS England Enquiries

NHS England commissions or buys primary care services for local communities, including GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacy services. We also commission health and justice, military health service...
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Travel Disruption and Bad Weather

Travel disruption and bad weather can delay or prevent workers getting to work. It can also mean employers need to adapt working arrangements or close workplaces. Paying Delayed or Absent Employe...
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WEU Speeches

Workers of England Union – Speeches At last… England’s workforce has a voice! The Workers of England union has been established not only to support our workforce but also to protect England as ...
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WEU Representatives Are Independent

Did you know? The Workers of England Union uses representatives who are entirely external and independent from your employer. It makes sense, doesn’t it? An employment adviser supporting you in you...
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