Official Workers Union

A Short History of Pensions in England: Progress or Betrayal?

Progress or Betrayal? The idea of state pensions in England began with the Old Age Pensions Act of 1908, brought in by the Liberal government under David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill, then President of…

Call‑Centres Returning to England: Why Now and Why Does the WEU campaign for them to returned?

Part 2 – Reshoring Call‑Centre Jobs to England*: The Latest Stats & Insights How Many Call‑Centre Roles Are Offshore? Nearly half of UK companies (48%) now outsource business functions abroad, a 41% increase since the…

Hiring Local: Good for Workers, Business, and Communities.

Hiring local people isn’t just a moral choice, it’s a practical one. Whether you’re a small business, a public sector employer, or a large organisation with a regional footprint, recruiting locally has clear, measurable benefits…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Staying Hydrated at Work

Why hydration matters for health, safety, and rights on the job Whether you are in a hospital, behind the wheel, on a build site, or at a desk, proper hydration is a matter of health…

Employment Law News, Latest News 08/03/2024

Government publishes final Statutory Code of Practice governing fire and rehire practices

Article by Amanda Steadman from Braham Dutt Badrick French LLP Employers sometimes try to enforce contractual amendments on their workforce by using a “fire and rehire” strategy – terminating employment and offering to hire staff…

ICO bans leisure centres from using biometric data to monitor employees

Article by Honey Wyatt of HR Magazine The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered the public service provider Serco Leisure to stop using biometric data to track employees’ attendance. Serco Leisure, Serco Jersey and seven…

Supreme Court decides how holiday entitlement and pay should be calculated for part-year workers

Article by Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP In Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court had to decide on the correct method of calculating holiday entitlement and pay for workers who work…

Employment tribunal hearings conducted remotely would be recorded and transcripts made available under plans being considered by senior judges.

The Workers of England Union were, and continue to be, at the forefront of providing Representation and legal advice remotely during lockdowns and travel restrictions. The Employment Tribunal service are now looking to record and…

Uncategorized 22/12/2021

Stand Against Mandatory Vaccination (NHS and Health Sector)

Sajid Javid has made clear his intention to introduce a law requiring mandatory vaccination for workers in the health sector from April 2022. The new law has not been ‘made’ yet has been voted on…