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Time for a St. George's Day Bank Holiday

Most workers in England are unaware that England is one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to bank holiday provision. Let’s be blunt: England has just 8 public holidays a year, the l...
| Stephen Morris | News

Why WEU Campaigns to Abolish Barnett Formula

Dear Member, Since the foundation of the Workers of England Union, we have campaigned relentlessly for the revision and ultimately the removal of the Barnett Formula. From the outset, we have argu...
| Stephen Morris | News

WEU Affiliations

The Campaign for an English Parliament The Workers of England Union supports the Campaign for an English Parliament. This is a non-political campaign group. To learn more about their objectives and...
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Welcome to Trade Union Voices

Listen to the Introduction Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the MP3. Trade Union Voices shares powerful, true-to-life workplace stories inspired by real conversatio...
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WEU Trade Union Voices: Episode 1

Listen to the Episode Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the episode (MP3). Episode Overview In this episode, we explore workplace bullying, including silent fo...
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Can the NHS Adapt to the 21st Century?

The NHS was born from hope—the belief that care should be there for all, no matter what. Today, that promise is thinning at the seams. It’s not that nurses or NHS staff have given up; rather, the s...
| Stephen Morris | News

Can England Feed Itself? Part 2

The journey toward food self-sufficiency in England is challenging but achievable. By restructuring land use, rethinking diets, embracing technology, and eliminating waste, research indicates that ...
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Can England Feed Itself? Part 1

The current simple answer is England cannot feed itself under current practices. However, complex issues often require more nuance. Over two articles, the WEU will examine the challenges, why farmi...
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England’s Roads: From Ruin to Repair

Once the pride of a nation, England’s roads are now a crumbling reminder of what happens when essential infrastructure is neglected. For WEU members working in public services, construction, transp...
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Part 2: A History of Dredging in England

A Brief History of Dredging in England Dredging—the removal of sediment and debris from waterways—has been essential to civilisation and maritime economies for millennia. From ancient manual tec...
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