Bus Drivers

Birmingham Bin Strike: What’s Going On?

Birmingham is in the grip of a worsening waste collection crisis, with a reported 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piling up as bin workers continue strike action that began in January 2025. What’s the Dispute About?…

Employment Law News, Latest News, W.E.U. News 11/03/2025

Government Announces Amendments to Employment Rights Bill

Article by Samer Cheaitou Trainee Solicitor A number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (the Bill) are to be considered at the report stage in the House of Commons. Four consultations were launched in…

Freedom of Speech at Work

Direct Line ordered to pay menopausal employee £65,000 after failing to adjust its performance management processes

Article by Irwin Mitchell LLP – Joanne Moseley At what point can you raise legitimate concerns with an employee whose performance has declined due to menopausal symptoms? What reasonable adjustments do you need to make and what…

W.E.U. News 28/12/2017

Unite to face retired high court judge over claims election of Len McCluskey was rigged.

Unite to face retired high court judge over Len McCluskey election Employment law specialist Jeffrey Burke will hear claim that Jeremy Corbyn ally was unfairly elected as head of union Len McCluskey beat Gerard Coyne…

Hauliers, Latest News, W.E.U. News 17/07/2017

Did You Know You Could Die From a Heat-Related Illness?

Did You Know You Could Die From a Heat-Related Illness? 5 Ways to Recognise a Heat-Related Illness In all heat-related illnesses, the symptoms appear when a person is exposed to extreme temperatures. The following checklist…

W.E.U. News 25/06/2017

No Party Funding & No Political Affiliation = Members First

Dear Member The clip below shows why the Workers of England Union is a truly independent Trade Union. When the Trade Union becomes to involved with one particular political party then it is damaging to…

W.E.U. News 24/11/2016

What the Autumn Statement means for you

Telegraph Autumn Statement 2016 summary: Everything you need to know – What the Autumn Statement means for you Rhiannon Bury Chancellor Philip Hammond has said his first Autumn Statement “is focused on preparing and supporting the…

Public Transport 30/09/2016

More Toilets, More Time for Bus Drivers…

Nobody should be desperate at work. The Workers of England Union have started a petition that calls for more toilets to be provided on bus routes in England. Visit our website and sign the petition…

W.E.U. News 30/08/2016

Workers of England launch online Government petition

An appropriate amount of toilet facilities should be available on all bus routes across the country. If you believe that an appropriate amount of toilet facilities should be available on all bus routes across…

W.E.U. News 26/08/2016

WEU writes letter to the London Mayor: The lack of toilet facilities for Bus Drivers is just not acceptable

Dear Member The Workers of England Union believes that an appropriate amount of toilet facilities should be available on all bus routes and the lack of toilet facilities for Bus Drivers is just not…

W.E.U. News 31/05/2016

Public toilets ‘wiped out in parts of UK’

The following article is something that the Workers of England is already aware of and has already been out campaigning to highlight the problem. (See our leaflet above) 31 May 2016 From the sectionUK Some…

Public Transport, W.E.U. News 06/01/2016

London bus drivers can now report complaints without fear of being sacked for whistleblowing

‘Victory for safety’: London buses on Oxford Street earlier this year Bus drivers can now report unsafe work practices without fear of being dismissed, in what is being called a “huge victory” for road safety…

Public Transport 12/09/2015

Transport for London Station Supervisor tries to stop Workers of England Officials from campaigning for better working conditions for Bus Drivers

Transport for London Station Supervisor tried to stop Workers of England Officials from speaking to our members and promoting our campaign for better working conditions for Bus Drivers. On Wednesday 9th September two Workers of…