Accreditation and Legal Status of the Workers of England Union
The Workers of England Union is a fully accredited and legally recognised Trade Union in the United Kingdom.
Trade Union Regulation
Contrary to common misconceptions, Trade Unions are not regulated by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The TUC is not a regulatory body; it is a voluntary federation of Trade Unions. Affiliation to the TUC is optional, not required for legal recognition, and subject to a membership fee.
Trade Unions in the UK are regulated and certified by the Certification Officer, an independent statutory authority appointed by the UK Government, operating under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
Legal Registration
The Workers of England Union is officially listed on the Certification Officer’s register of Trade Unions, meaning it meets all legal requirements for operation, including:
- Certification as an independent Trade Union under UK law
- Compliance with statutory duties regarding financial reporting, elections, and democratic governance
- Eligibility to represent members in Grievance and Disciplinary Hearings
- Full rights to represent and negotiate on behalf of its members
You can verify this registration directly on the UK Government’s Certification Officer website. The Workers of England Union operates with full legal authority and adheres to all relevant UK Trade Union legislation.
In Summary
Be Assured That The Workers of England Union is:
- Fully registered with the UK Government Certification Officer
- Independent and legally recognised under UK law
- Not required to affiliate with the TUC to operate or represent members
- Empowered to act in full accordance with trade union rights and protections
Our accreditation and legal status could not be clearer. We ask any member, who is told otherwise, to directly contact the Workers of England Union’s offices and inform us of what has been said.
