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Whistleblower Sues Unite Over Zero-Hours Contract

Martyn Reuby, a veteran trade unionist of over 42 years, has launched a claim for £200,000 against Unite, alleging unfair dismissal and breach of contract after raising concerns about his zero-hour...
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NHS – Where Does All That Money Go!

The figures are breathtaking and highlight the critical need for transparency in public healthcare expenditure. Understanding exactly where every penny goes is essential to ensuring the National He...
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Trade Union Bill May Violate Human Rights

The Conservative government’s Trade Union Bill may impose “potentially unlawful” restrictions on the right to strike, the government’s own human rights watchdog has warned in a new report by the E...
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London Bus Drivers Can Report Complaints

Bus drivers across London now have the reassurance that they can raise safety concerns without risking their jobs. This development represents a major step forward in improving road safety for bo...
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Fat Cat Tuesday: Bosses Earn More

The High Pay Centre highlights how ‘unbalanced’ and ‘unfair’ the pay gap is across the UK. The Workers of England Union will continue to fight on your behalf, urging top earners to reduce their sal...
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Britain Has Given £500 Billion to EU

The Workers of England Union (WEU) aligns with the RMT in supporting British withdrawal from the EU in the upcoming referendum. We believe the EU is anti-worker and can negotiate trade deals that u...
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Changez Khan Wins Unfair Dismissal Case

Case Overview Stephen Morris v Metrolink RATPDev Ltd (Operating Metrolink on behalf of Greater Manchester Transport) Facts The Claimant was employed by Metrolink, the operator of Manchester’s tr...
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Trade Union Voices

? Welcome to Trade Union Voices Real stories. Real workers. Protected identities. Every episode shares true experiences from our members, brought to life by actors to keep individuals safe and an...
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Trade Union Reforms ‘Unacceptable’ in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has warned that imposing Conservative trade union reforms in Scotland would be unacceptable. Ahead of a crucial meeting at Downing Street, the First Minister will set out Scotland’s...
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Barnett Formula and You

Do you know what the Barnett Formula is and how it affects you? What Is the Barnett Formula? The Barnett Formula is a mechanism used by the UK Treasury to automatically adjust the amounts of publ...
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