Image copyrightThinkstockImage captionThe report said many apprenticeships were in low pay sectors such as hairdressing. The government’s apprenticeships drive is failing to deliver for young people in England – with enrolments flatlining among under-25s,…
The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has increased by 104,000 to 801,000. Last updated: 09 March 2016, 11:10 GMT The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has increased by 104,000 to 801,000. Figures from…
The Workers of England Union supports Junior doctors in England because these governments proposals will only affect junior doctors them as the policy will not be implemented in Scotland or Wales. This is unfair situation and it…
This report is about substandard care in England’s NHS, as stated by Julie Mellor, The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman ‘The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is the final step for people who have been…
Guardian undercover reporters find world where staff are searched daily, harangued via tannoy to hit targets and can be sacked in a ‘six strikes and you’re out’ regime Sports Direct warehouse, store and distribution centre…
Becky Frith , 18 Sep 2015 Lidl UK is to become the first supermarket to adopt the living wage. From 1 October all Lidl UK employees will receive a minimum of £8.20 per hour across…
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…
Mobile workers’ journeys to and from work count as working time – ECJ ruling By Jo Faragher on 10 Sep 2015 in Case law, Employment law, Mobile workers, Working Time Regulations Journeys made by mobile workers must count as working time, the European…
Total transport authorities: A new deal for town and rural bus services Form the IPPR AUTHORS: Luke Raikes, Will Straw, Clare Linton Published Wed 19 Aug 2015 England needs a new settlement for buses and…
Is it one rule for Drivers and another rule for Managers at Metrolink? The Manchester Evening News article ( 3rd August 2015) revealed that the two managers who were videoed discussing highly sensitive Metrolink information…
Yesterday Chuka Umunna, Labour MP, backed the establishment of an English Parliament. Since our formation the Workers of England Union have been calling for a fair deal for England and her workforce. A deal that…
Depending on conditions of employment, a zero-hour contract may differ from casual work or seasonal worker contracts. The Workers of England campaign against all contracts which try to exploit or restrict a person from earning…
SIA: Changing how we license the security industry 15 May 2015 In February, the Security Industry Authority announced that it will be making changes to modernise the licensing system and to streamline processes. Towards the…
The Workers of England union produces a newsletter and regular briefings / guides on a number of different subjects that concern our members, The Workers of England Union also sends regular emails (if requested) of…