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Discharging patients into care homes was ‘unlawful’, High Court rules

Article from LocalGov Image: Anthony M / flickr.com The High Court today ruled that the Government’s policy of discharging patients from hospital to care homes at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was unlawful. Former health…

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…

New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics

Article from: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy A statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire’ will clamp down on controversial tactics used by employers who fail to engage in meaningful consultations…

Sajid Javid MP – Oral statement on vaccines as a condition of deployment

Mr Deputy Speaker, with permission, I’d like to update the House on vaccination as a condition of deployment. Last Thursday, we woke up to a new phase of this pandemic, as we returned to Plan…

Update: Vaccination as a condition of deployment (VCOD) for all healthcare workers

Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1575 To: ICS leadsAll trust (acute, community, ambulance, mental health):Chief ExecutivesChief Operating OfficersChief AHPsChief Nursing OfficersMedical DirectorsChief People Officers/HR DirectorsChief Dental OfficersChief PharmacistsDirectors of EstatesCCG accountable officersCCG HR DirectorsPCN Clinical…

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…

WEU wins case for Journalist to continue reporting on events at Dover Harbour.

Dover Harbour Board – v – Alan Leggett (1) Nigel Marcham (2) Stephen Laws (3) Tracey Wiseman (4) Persons Unknown (5) – Case No. H00CT322 Workers of England Union wins case for our English Media…

NHS England employees may be forced to take part in Clinical Trials to remain in employment.

Below is the press release from the UK Government who runs NHS England, the Workers of England Union are currently drafting a strategy to assist our members who do not wish to take part in…

Wages rises accelerate to fastest pace since 2008

Dear Members We urge you to read the article posted by the BBC today. Although it shows different views, the simple fact that cannot be ignored is that wages are increasing. The figures below vindicate the…

W.E.U. News 06/12/2018

Disciplinary procedures: 10 common breaches of the Acas Code of Practice

In todays economic climate it pays to be a member of the Workers of England Union, an Independent Trade Union who can represent you in Disciplinary’s, Grievances, Redundancy’s, Appeals, TUPE, company restructures including representations/advocacy at…

Latest News, Professional Drivers, W.E.U. News 19/11/2018

EAT upholds decision that Addison Lee drivers are workers.

Addison Lee has lost its claim at the Employment Appeal Tribunal that its drivers were self-employed. The EAT ruling today upheld a previous decision that the taxi and courier company’s drivers are workers and should…

Anti-bullying week is 12-16 November

Workplace bullying and harassment Bullying and harassment is behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended. Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Examples of bullying or harassing behaviour include: spreading malicious rumours unfair…

Legal lowdown: Covert recording and monitoring

We get asked many questions about covert records in the workplace, below is an article by Danielle Crawford, an associate solicitor at Winckworth Sherwood, who wrote the following article for HR Magazine. Danielle Crawford, October…

WEU’s campaign has been vindicated by Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader.

Dear Members Since the Workers of England Union’s conception, it has been campaigning for ‘cheap labour from abroad’ to be stopped so that local people can benefit by working for companies that sell their products…