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Bradford Bus Drivers to Strike

The Workers of England Union supports Unite’s actions and wishes all the best to the Bradford bus drivers in their dispute. No one should be bullied and harassed at work, and trade unions must stan...
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Britain's Divided Decade

The article below highlights the battle Trade Unions face in fighting against the lowering of wages for their members. All we ask for is a fair day’s pay because we understand the direct link betwe...
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EU Nationals in the UK: Post-Brexit

The government has announced its long-overdue plan for EU nationals and their family members. The Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Requirement In short, EU citizens and their family members (inclu...
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Rents Rise by 10.2% in the East of England

The latest Buy-to-Let index data reveals strong rental growth across the region, intensifying pressure on tenants. Regional Rental Growth In February 2015, rents in the East of England increased ...
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Stagecoach Invests £80m in New Buses

Key Highlights Nearly 470 new vehicles to be introduced in 2015–16, many with free wi-fi. £630 million invested in UK regions over the last eight years; £105 million in London since 2010; £20 mi...
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Bradford Faces Massive Cuts

The UK government’s public spending figures for 2012/2013 reveal that England receives below-average funding per capita compared to other UK nations, putting Bradford and the wider Yorkshire and th...
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English Media Group

The English Media Group (EMG) is a dedicated section of the Workers of England Trade Union. We are an inclusive group representing a wide spectrum of media professionals, all united in the pursuit ...
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Vince Cable Calls for Transparency in Trade

Article by Alex Lawson – Independent Newspaper Background on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) A trade deal between Europe and the United States has come under fire amid c...
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City Link Hauliers Collapse

Workers in England, who constitute the bulk of the 2,727 City Link workforce, now face redundancy following the sudden collapse of the UK parcel delivery company. Background and Online Sales Gro...
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WEU on LBC Radio

The Workers of England Union (W.E.U.) recently featured on LBC Radio London, discussing critical issues affecting trade union members across the UK. This interview offered an in-depth look at curre...
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