Knowing Your Rights
The Workers of England Union recognises that more can be done to achieve equal pay for women. The union realises that many women still earn less th...
Bernard Ingham: Return to the Bad Old Days
“If we don’t ban strikes, train passengers are being subjected to misery by the rail unions.” This alarming claim by Sir Bernard Ingham threatens t...
Part 2: Why Taking Breaks at Work Matters
As mentioned in the previous article, it is all too common for workers to work through the day without a proper break. But skipping rest doesn’t ju...
Workplace Bullying: Know Your Rights and Protect Yourself
Workplace bullying can make every day feel like a struggle. Whether it is constant criticism, being spoken to disrespectfully, exclusion from meeti...
Gov Announces Employment Rights Bill Amendments
A number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill are to be considered at the report stage in the House of Commons. Four consultations were laun...
Myth: Employers Can Deduct Wages for Mistakes
The right to receive full wages is a fundamental employment guarantee. In the UK, employers’ powers to deduct pay are strictly limited by law and c...
WEU Wins Unfair Dismissal Case for Care Worker
The Workers of England Union successfully represented care worker Mr M. Trotman, securing a ruling against The Royal Star & Garter Homes for unfair...
The Right to Be Accompanied
Contrary to what some employers assert, employees do have the right to be accompanied by Workers of England Union representatives at meetings with ...
Trawler Men Need an English Minister
We welcome the call by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) for an English Minister for Fisheries to protect their fishing r...
What are my rights if my hours are cut via fire and rehire?
You have the legal right to refuse the change, reject the inferior contract, and file a claim for unfair dismissal. Unilaterally slashing your hour...