Workers of England Union

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…

The History of Voting in England: A Timeline of Democracy – Part 1

(The following article will discuss – Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? – Part 2) The story of voting in England is one of gradual, hard-won change, a centuries-long battle to expand political rights from…

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,…

The Workers within England Deserve Better: Time for a St George’s Day Bank Holiday

Most workers in England are unaware that England is one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to bank holiday provision. Let’s be blunt: England has just 8 public holidays a year,…

Trade Union Voices 05/07/2025

1: WEU Trade Union Voices Episode 1

In this episode, we explore workplace bullying, including silent forms like exclusion and isolation. You’ll hear Mark’s story a 23 year old office worker based on real cases reported to the Workers of England Union….

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…

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,…