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Big Changes Ahead for Minimum Wage:

What You Need to Know Millions of workers across the UK could see a pay rise next year as the Government moves closer to delivering a single adult minimum wage. Under proposals outlined by the…

Selling Off Our Green Future:

The Government’s Attack on Allotments Angela Rayner, in her role as Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, has quietly approved the sale of at least eight allotment sites since Labour entered government. A move that…

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…

Driving Rules Are Changing in 2025:

A Guidance for WEU members Major changes are coming to UK roads in 2025. These include updates to licensing for older drivers, tax changes for electric vehicles, new commercial driving standards, and safety measures. Whether…

Understanding Harassment in the Workplace:

A Guide for WEU Members Every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Harassment and bullying, in any form, undermine the values of fairness, equality and safety that Trade Unions fight to protect….

Improving working lives 25/07/2025

How to Impress Your Boss and Get That Promotion – Some tips for WEU Members wanting to get promoted.

Most of us work to support ourselves and our families, but we want to feel like we are getting somewhere at work as well. However, at times when a colleague is promoted, we will wonder…

Uncategorized 23/07/2025

5G – Concerns Grow Over Wireless Safety Guidelines and Worker Exposure

Dear Workers of England Union, Thank you for raising your concerns about the health implications of 5G and wireless infrastructure deployment. We became aware of your interest through a recent post on X, in which…

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…

Voting at 16? Not Before We Fix the System?

The idea of lowering the voting age to 16 has been gaining traction in recent years, especially among those who argue that young people should have a say in shaping their future. While this instinct…

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?…

Hosepipe Bans Across England: A Guidance on What is Happening and Why

As of July 2025, hosepipe bans are being enforced or announced across large parts of England due to severe water shortages. Affected areas include: · Yorkshire Water – Ban in effect from 11 July, covering…

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,…