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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about membership, representation, and union support with Workers Of England. Q1: Who can be a member of the union? We are a general union and anyone can...
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Sajid Javid MP: Oral Statement on Vaccines

Mr Deputy Speaker, with permission, I’d like to update the House on vaccination as a condition of deployment in our health and social care settings. Return to Plan A Last Thursday marked a new ph...
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WEU Wins Case for Journalists at Dover Harbour

The Workers of England Union has secured a significant victory for our English Media Group journalist member, allowing continued reporting in the Dover Harbour area. The Dover Harbour Board had att...
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WEU Representative Dr Niall McCrae

Overview Dr Niall McCrae is the WEU Representative based in Chichester, championing workers’ rights and advocating for safer workplaces. Campaign Materials Explore the WEU No-Jab-No-Job campaign ...
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Gov Imposes Clinical Trials on Care Workers

On 13 July 2021 the British Government enacted regulations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 to require all employees in the care sector in England to receive a trial‐stage drug as a condit...
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Clarification on Unofficial Letters to Schools

We have been made aware that schools in England may be receiving some letters purporting to come from the Workers of England Union (WEU). For your peace of mind, please note that some of these lett...
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CQC Approves WEU Exemption Certificate

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has formally approved the Clinical Exemption Certificate issued by the Workers of England, Wales and Scotland Union. This validation confirms that the certificate ...
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COVID-19 Furlough Extension: 10 Key Points

HMRC has updated its COVID-19: Furlough extension – ten key points guidance to reflect the extension of the furlough (CJRS) scheme to 31 March 2021. 1. Level of Support From 1 November 2020, empl...
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Founding Member of WEU Passed Away

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of the founding members of the Workers of England Union, Alan England. Life and Legacy Throughout his life, Alan worked tirelessly to en...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The COVID-19 situation is very fluid and changing hourly. We are monitoring Public Health England for up-to-date information. Employee Health and Safety Obligations Please remember the following k...
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