Barnett Formula
Since the Workers of England Union’s conception we have relentlessly campaigned for the revision and eventual removal of the Barnett formula, stati...
Is Stopping an Employee From Flying a Flag Illegal?
It has been reported that some employers—such as Royal Mail and Wetherspoon’s—have instructed their employees not to fly their own national flags o...
Protecting Women in the Workplace
The Workers of England Union works towards achieving equality, justice, and respect for all women. We aim to advise and empower women by ensuring t...
Understanding Why the WEU values Freedom of Speech
“The Workers of England Union has always unconditionally defended our members’ right to express themselves on issues they feel strongly and passion...
Protecting Our Members Through Uncertain Times
(Important notice — Please read) Recent comments by Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, have made it clear that while ...
A message to All Trade Unionists
Open Letter from Stephen Morris General Secretary, Workers of England Union To the General Secretaries and Executive Councils of Britain’s Labour P...
The Unequal Reality of Miscarriage Leave Across the UK 2026
Two Weeks Paid Leave in Northern Ireland, None in England The loss of a pregnancy is not only a medical event but a deeply personal bereavement, of...
Why Employer-Paid Trade Union Representation Doesn’t Work - Pt2
Why It’s Shocking That Many British Trade Unions Don’t Pay Their Reps. Most British Labour-affiliated Trade Unions collect millions in membership s...
Why You Should Ask Hard Questions
Comparing Trade Union Models Most workers join a Trade Union for employment protection, not politics. Yet few ever stop to ask what kind of protect...
Destroying the Proposal to Reduce the Role of Juries
Breaking Down and destroying each point The government, led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, argues that reducing jury trials is a necessary r...