Improving Working Lives
Public Sector Workers Do £11bn of Unpaid Overtime
Nearly two million public sector workers regularly work unpaid overtime, according to a GMB union analysis. This finding comes in response to the Chancellor’s comment that public sector staff are “...
Pressure to Lift Public Sector Pay Cap
Dear Members,
The Conservative Prime Minister will face fresh pressure today after a damning report showed the impact of years of pay freezes and the public sector pay cap. The Guardian reports tha...
Population Growth Puts Squeeze on Wages
The Workers of England has long advocated for controlled immigration in the UK—particularly in England—to protect employment opportunities and safeguard wages. Recent official figures reveal a 5 mi...
Zero-Hours Workers May Request Fixed Hours
The Taylor Inquiry, led by RSA Chief Executive Matthew Taylor, is anticipated to recommend that workers on zero-hours contracts be granted the right to request fixed hours. While HR and employment ...
Scottish Nurses Paid More Than English Nurses
The Workers of England Union has long campaigned for fair funding for our nurses in England. Recent statements by Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, have highlighted a persistent pay gap ...
Hire Overseas Workers Only When Necessary
The Workers of England Union has consistently argued that uncontrolled, unregulated mass immigration exerts downward pressure on wages. The statistics below underscore why we maintain this position...
Local Jobs for Local People
Did you know that over 300,000 Londoners are unemployed and 700,000 earn less than the Living Wage? A London Mayor must prioritise work for these 300,000 residents and raise wages for those below t...
Zero-Hours Workers £1,000 Worse Off
Dear Members, the Workers of England Union will continue to campaign on your behalf to end zero-hours contracts. Recent research by the Resolution Foundation reveals that workers on these contracts...
Uber Loses Right to Classify UK Drivers
Posted by: admin Date: 28 October 2016
Landmark Employment Tribunal Ruling
A UK employment tribunal has ruled that Uber drivers are not self-employed contractors but are entitled to workers’ righ...
Christmas Jobs Up 24%, But Pay is Down
Recent research by Adzuna shows that 20,000 temporary Christmas jobs remain unfilled, marking a 24% increase year-on-year as high-street shops and online retailers gear up for the festive rush.
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