Improving Working Lives
Join a Union to Make Life Better
The Workers of England Union (WEU) wholeheartedly agrees with Frances O’Grady when she highlights the benefits of joining a trade union. We encourage our members to share the advantages of membersh...
Sports Direct Pays Below Minimum Wage
Temporary workers at Sports Direct, the booming retail chain controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, are receiving an effective hourly rate below the minimum wage, an investigation has revealed.
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Union Suggests 20% Cut in Managers’ Pay
East Sussex County Council is under pressure to find savings of £70m–£90m over the next three years. Amid proposals to reduce its adult social care budget by £40m by 2019, the General, Municipal, B...
Petition for More Bus Toilets in England
The Workers of England is driving a new campaign to highlight the lack of toilet facilities for bus drivers across the country. This leaflet is aimed at the travelling public to raise awareness of ...
National Minimum Wage Rates Changed on October 1
Important update: On 1 October, the National Minimum Wage rates were revised. Employers and payroll teams must ensure they’re paying the correct rates to remain compliant and avoid potential penalt...
Lidl UK Adopts Living Wage
Key Highlights
Effective 1 October, Lidl UK will pay all employees a minimum of £8.20 per hour across England, Scotland and Wales, and £9.35 per hour in London. This represents an average wage incr...
TFL Supervisor Blocks WEU Officials
Background: Visit to Stratford Bus Station
On Wednesday 9th September, two Workers of England Representatives visited Stratford Bus Station in London. The purpose of the visit was twofold: to inter...
6% Rise in Zero-Hours Contracts
There has been a 6% increase in the use of zero-hours contracts by UK businesses over the past year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Between April and June 2015, 744,000 peop...
Gov to Enforce National Living Wage
The Workers of England have campaigned hard to get the UK government to ensure we have a “Living Wage”—not just a “Minimum Wage”—while protecting jobs.
Overview of New Enforcement Measures
The gov...
England Needs a New Bus Transport Settlement
England’s town and rural bus services are at a crossroads. Declining passenger numbers, rising fares and service cuts have created a vicious cycle that leaves many people isolated—especially those ...
