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Keeping up with the internet and new tools [Pt 2]
What an “Always-on system” can mean in a workplace context
What counts as an always-on system?
Chatbots and virtual assistants that can answer customer or employee questions any time of day.
Automated monitoring tools that track performance, system status...
Returning to Work After Christmas
Managing Stress, Fatigue and Finances
The return to work in early January can feel particularly demanding. After a period of rest, celebration and family time, shifting back into structured routines often brings a sense of fatigue that is difficult to shake.
T...
How the Workers of England Union Protects Members from Day One
Starting a new job can be uncertain.
Many workers worry about fair treatment, support if something goes wrong, and whether they really have a voice at work. The Workers of England Union exists to remove that uncertainty.
From the moment you join, the WEU provi...
Keeping up with the internet and new tools [Pt 1]
A short guide to Workplace Technology for Workers of England Union members.
Technology has reshaped work before and now AI and “always-on” systems are accelerating change. Employers are investing heavily in these systems, but organisations rarely get the full b...
Keeping Healthy This Winter [Pt 2]
Fact Sheet and Guidance for WEU Members
Winter can be a demanding time for workers. Darker days, cold temperatures, rising illnesses and increased workplace pressures all take a toll on wellbeing. Whether you work on the frontline, from home, or juggle caring r...
Protecting Our Members Through Uncertain Times
(Important notice — Please read)
Recent comments by Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, have made it clear that while a face mask mandate is not currently being proposed, it has not been ruled out for the future.
Speaking about pot...
Keeping Healthy This Winter [Pt 1]
Guidance on Workplace Temperature and Protective Clothing
Workers of England Members often raise concerns about cold offices and the safety of working outside in low temperatures and darkness. Although the UK does not set a strict legal minimum or maximum workp...
Sleep and Shift Work: Guidance for Shift Workers
Shift work can disrupt your natural body clock and make getting enough quality sleep difficult.
Poor sleep affects alertness, health, and safety. This guidance offers practical ways to improve rest and recovery when working irregular hours. Everyone’s situation...
Are Your Employment Rights at Risk?
Casual workers, Agency workers and Zero-Contact hour workers
Across England, insecure work has become the silent normal. Zero-hours contracts, agency placements, now cover millions of people who have the same bills, mortgages and families to support as anyone e...
Why You Should Ask Hard Questions
Comparing Trade Union Models
Most workers join a Trade Union for employment protection, not politics. Yet few ever stop to ask what kind of protection they are really buying. Most do not realise that not all Trade Unions are built or function in the same way. H...
Know Your Employment Rights
The Disciplinary and Grievance Checklist
Few moments in working life are more stressful than being called into a Disciplinary or Grievance Hearing. Your job, income, and reputation may feel at stake and the process can seem stacked in favour of management or yo...
8 Ways to Make Confident Decisions at Work
When it comes to work-based decisions, whether you are going for a promotion, making a formal request, or changing departments, The Workers of England Union is here to support its members every step of the way.
These choices can shape your career and affect you...
Why Employer-Paid Trade Union Representation Doesn’t Work - Pt2
Why It’s Shocking That Many British Trade Unions Don’t Pay Their Reps.
Most British Labour-affiliated Trade Unions collect millions in membership subscriptions every year. Members rightly assume that some of this money funds training, legal advice, and represen...
Why Employer-Paid Trade Union Representation Doesn’t Work - Pt1
The Workers of England Union uses independent Trade Union Representation.
We would all agree that when a Trade Union member faces a Disciplinary or Grievance Hearing, the person representing them must be 100% loyal to the member, not the employer.
If the repre...
Why Freedom of Speech Matters in England
Freedom of speech is not just an abstract principle; it is the foundation of every free and fair society.
It is the right that allows every one of us to speak up, to question, to challenge, and to demand better.
For working people in England, it is also a prac...
Why Being Independent and Politically Non-Affiliated, means we are on Your Side
Many working people want the strength of Trade Union membership without being tied to a political party. They want support at work, not party-political slogans on placards. They want a Trade Union that speaks for them, not for politicians.
That is exactly why t...
Understanding Why the WEU values Freedom of Speech
“The Workers of England Union has always unconditionally defended our members’ right to express themselves on issues they feel strongly and passionately about. While free expression and speech comes with responsibility, the Workers of England Union believes em...
Understanding the Impact of Student Fees on Students
The debate over student fees is not new, but for students in England the financial burden is growing heavier each year. While higher education is often presented as a gateway to opportunity, the reality for many is that it opens the door to debt, stress, and fin...
Career Planning: Mapping Out Promotion Paths and Negotiating Responsibilities
Thinking about the next step in your career can feel daunting, especially when opportunities for progression aren’t always obvious. Career development isn’t just about waiting for a vacancy to open, it’s about planning, taking initiative, and using the support a...
Workers of England: the only trade union for critical thinkers.
It always comes as a nasty surprise. You are called into the manager’s office and on entering you find a serious-looking person sitting there with a file open. It’s the HR officer, and you are in trouble. As you discover, it’s not that you did anything wrong at ...
