Improving Working Lives
WEU Visit the London Bus Depots
The Workers’ Educational Union (W.E.U.) conducted an extensive tour of several London bus depots to engage directly with professional drivers and depot personnel. This hands-on initiative sought to...
WEU Campaigns to Abolish Student Fees
The Workers of England Union is dedicated to the abolition of student fees. Students are the future of England, both economically and socially, and they should be free to learn without the burden o...
South Yorkshire Bus Drivers in Strike Threat
Outraged bus drivers in South Yorkshire could be set to strike after a breakdown in pay negotiations with First Bus. Drivers are locked in a pay dispute and union members are being balloted for pot...
Minimum Wage: Your Rights
Do you suspect you or someone you know is earning less than the legal minimum wage? This guide provides essential tips to ensure you receive the correct pay. We also strongly urge you, your family,...
Next Boss: Living Wage Is Irrelevant
The Workers of England Union strongly condemns Lord Wolfson’s assertion that the living wage is “irrelevant.” His comments demonstrate a profound disconnect from the daily realities faced by part-t...
Pay Gap Between Senior Managers & Workers Increases
Dear Member, the following article highlights the importance of belonging to a trade union. It presents the widening pay gap between senior managers and lower-level employees across mainland Europe...
Zero-Hours Contracts
Acas expert advisers discuss zero hours contracts (ZHCs), what they are, how they work and common questions raised by employees and employers.
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WEU Supports the Living Wage
The Workers of England Union (W.E.U.) has officially endorsed the Living Wage, ensuring all members receive fair pay above the statutory minimum and can maintain a decent standard of living.
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Low Pay Commission Recommends 3% Rise
Key Recommendation: The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has proposed a 3% increase in the adult minimum wage, raising it to £6.70 per hour from October.
Adult Minimum Wage Increase
The national min...
English Job Losses Due to Unfair Funding
The ongoing public sector job losses in Coventry highlight the unfair funding across English counties. According to HM Treasury’s Public Expenditure Statistical Analysis 2014, in 2012/2013:
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