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Is It Time for a New Job? How to Recognise the Signs and Take the Next Step

Every once in a while, it is healthy to pause, reflect, and think about where our working lives are heading. For many WEU members, work is not just about a wage, it is about dignity,…

Coping with Change in the Workplace

Change is a fact of life. Whether it’s a shift in shift patterns, a restructure, or the introduction of new technology, workplaces are rarely static. For many of us, change brings uncertainty and that can…

The baby bust and why it matters for England’s economy

England’s baby bust is not just cultural, it’s fiscal, structural, and urgent. England and Wales’ total fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.44 children per woman in 2023, well below the 2.1 replacement…

Finding Joy in Your Work Again

For many of us, work is more than just a way to pay the bills. It’s a source of identity, purpose, and pride. But what happens when that sense of satisfaction fades? When the job…

Council Tax Rises, Service Cuts, and Pay Hikes: When Will Working People in England Get a Fair Deal?

Recent reports from Cambridge to Camden have exposed a growing crisis in local government that working people across England can no longer afford to ignore. While councils face budget black holes, core services are under…

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…