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Councils across England hike parking charges as workers’ pay the price

Across England, local councils are sharply increasing on-street parking charges for petrol and diesel vehicles, hitting working people with yet another rising cost of living. Under the banner of “...
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Violence against Social Carers, Charity workers Pt. 4

Violence, Abuse and the Need for Real Protection! Abuse and violence in social care and the wider third sector remain largely invisible to the public, yet the evidence is unequivocal. Abuse and vi...
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The Striking Off of Roberta Batchelor Pt. 2

WEU believes in freedom of expression WEU believes in freedom of expression, which is protected by the law. It believes disciplinary action must be evidence-based, proportionate, and corrective, n...
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Destroying the Proposal to Reduce the Role of Juries

Breaking Down and destroying each point The government, led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, argues that reducing jury trials is a necessary response to a justice system in crisis. The Worker...
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Retail Workers Face Escalating Violence and Abuse Across the UK

The abuse, threats and violence directed at retail workers in the UK have reached alarming new heights. A recent survey by the charity Retail Trust found that 77% of shop staff experienced intim...
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Transport Workers Violence, Abuse and the Need for Real Protection Pt.2

Just like NHS, retail workers and social care staff, transport workers across the public transport system are facing a growing epidemic of violence. This rise is being driven by cuts to staffing...
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NHS: The Striking Off of Roberta Batchelor Pt.1

The Workers of England Union believes firmly in freedom of expression, a right protected by law. Disciplinary action must always be evidence-based, proportionate, and corrective, not punitive or...
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A message to All Trade Unionists

Open Letter from Stephen Morris General Secretary, Workers of England Union To the General Secretaries and Executive Councils of Britain’s Labour Party Funding Trade Unions, Recent public and ...
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Digital ID: State Power, Worker Control and Why History Matters

Historically the British government has been extremely violent towards workers across England. Britain often presents itself as a stable democracy with a proud tradition of civil liberties. Yet ...
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David Lammy’s Proposal: Reducing the Role of Juries

Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has unveiled far-reaching plans to reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales. This presents them as necessary responses to deep...
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