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“Who’s on Your Team? The Three Thinking Styles at Work”

Alphas, Betas, and Gammas Explained Every workplace brings together people who think and act in different ways. This mix of approaches can be frustrating at times, but it is also the secret ingredient that makes…

Health & Wellbeing 04/08/2025

Lived experiences

Event review – Great North Swim Run on Windermere Ever been tempted to have a go? Is cold water swimming for you? Run, swim and a United Spirit – A SwimRun to Remember on Windermere…

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

Part 1- Brief overview A wave of UK businesses appear to be bringing call‑centre and distribution jobs back from overseas. Is this true and are there benefits to the workers of England if this happens?…

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…

Why the WEU Campaigns to Abolish the Barnett Formula

The Case Against the Barnett Formula Dear Member, Since the foundation of the Workers of England Union, we have campaigned relentlessly for the revision and ultimately the removal of the Barnett Formula. From the outset,…

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…

Health & Wellbeing 30/06/2025

Workplace Dynamics: Why They Matter to Us All

Most of us spend a huge portion of our lives at work. That makes the quality of our workplaces a major factor in our mental and physical well-being. The way colleagues treat each other, how…

Health Service, Health Services, Latest News 27/06/2025

6-Part Series: Can the NHS Adapt to the 21st Century?

Introduction The idea, to give a feel for the introduction The NHS was born from hope, the idea that care should be there for all, no matter what. Today, that promise is thinning at the…

Improving working lives 25/06/2025

How to be more successful in your next Interview:

A WEU Guide Whether you’re returning to work, changing industries, or going for a promotion, interviews can be tough but with the right preparation, you can take control. Experience alone isn’t enough these days. Employers…

Part 2: Can England Feed itself?

The path to food self-sufficiency will not be easy but it is possible. By restructuring land use, rethinking diet, embracing technology, and eliminating waste, some research shows that England can produce 80% plus of its…

Part 1 – Can England Feed Itself?

Introduction The current simply answer to that question is, ‘not under current practices. However simple answers are always the best approach to complex issues and the WEU will explore over 2 articles the problems being…

Health & Wellbeing 16/06/2025

Part 2 – Taking Breaks at Work: Why It Matters and What You’re Entitled To — A Trade Union Guide

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 just hurt your productivity, it can damage your health,…

Health & Wellbeing, Latest News 10/06/2025

Part 1:- Why Taking a Break Is Important at Work, A WEU guide

Introduction: The Power of Taking Breaks In today’s workplaces, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that non-stop working is a sign of commitment or success. Whether you are on the front line,…

News In-depth 09/06/2025

The Road to Ruin — And Repair: England’s Roads in Crisis

Once the pride of a nation, England’s roads are now a crumbling reminder of what happens when essential infrastructure is neglected. For WEU members working in public services, construction, transport, and logistics, the state of…