Workers of England Unite

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…