Frequenly Asked Questions
We've got an extensive archive of answers to frequently asked questions about Work Trade Unions and Workers of England. Have a browse to see if there's anything you'd like to know, or even information on similar issues you're facing.
Select your FAQ below, and filter by Topic.
I have just joined Workers of England because I have a problem at work, am I entitled to help?
The WEU can only provide assistance to members. If you join, we can offer you immediate advice. T...
My son/daughter has a problem, can Workers of England Union help as I am a member?
Yes, as a member of the Workers of England Union, some support services are available to your fam...
Who can be a member of the Trade Union?
Anyone can join our the WEU because we are a General Trade Union, meaning we represent workers ac...
Are you affiliated to a political party?
The WEU is not affiliated to any political party, and we value our independence as essential to r...
Are you a member of the TUC?
No, the Workers of England Union is not affiliated to the British TUC, Scottish TUC, Welsh TUC, o...
I have a problem at work, what should I do?
If you have a problem at work and are a member of the Workers of England, you should contact the ...
I have a problem but I don’t have a rep in my workplace
The WEU don’t have workplace reps to avoid conflicts of interest. Instead, our independent repres...
I have a problem at work but I am not a Workers of England Union member
The WEU can only provide assistance to members. If you join, we can offer you immediate advice. T...
I have a problem at work but I think my membership may have lapsed
You may not be eligible for legal assistance if your membership contributions are in arrears. Any...
My subscriptions have stopped and no one contacted me to say I am no longer paying. Now I have a problem, what do I do?
If your subscriptions have stopped and you were not contacted, it is still your responsibility to...