Improving Working Lives
What Is the Four-Day Week and Why Is It Being Discussed? (Part 2)
The call for a four-day working week is not some utopian fantasy. It grows out of a long history of trade union struggles to shorten hours and improve the quality of life for working people. Today’...
What Is the Four-Day Week and Why Is It Being Discussed? (Part 1)
The idea of the four-day working week has moved from a fringe experiment to a mainstream debate. Across the world, businesses and governments are trialling shorter working weeks in response to pres...
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State Pension: A Raw Deal for Working People
Can You Really Live on this State Pension?
The government announced that the State Pension increased by 8.5% in April 2025, giving those entitled to the full amount £221.20 a week. This is around ...
TV Licences, Rising Costs, and BBC Salaries
What WEU Members Need to Know...
What Does a TV Licence Cover in 2025?
Your licence still covers you for:
All TV channels (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Dave, and international channels)
Pay TV servic...
Big Changes Ahead for Minimum Wage
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 Low Pay Commission (LPC), ...
Why Hiring Local Is Good for Business
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...
Fair Pay and Job Security for Mothers
The latest research by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) exposes deep-seated gender inequalities tied to zero-hour contracts. Not only do these agreements fuel job insecurity, but they also exacerbat...
Road Hauliers
The Road Haulage sector has recently discovered the advantages of being represented by a fully independent Trade Union. With our rapid growth and rising public awareness, a diverse range of employe...
WEU Supports Fishing Industry Workers
The fishing industry in England encompasses both the fish processing sector and the operations of fishing trawler companies along the entire English coastline.History and Key Sea Fishing PortsThe i...
Temporary Working Contracts
During the surge of remote working, hybrid work and flexible hours, temporary working contracts have become a crucial consideration for both employers and employees. Also known as fixed-term contra...
