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Most of us grow up believing that hard work is the way out of poverty. Get a job, put in the hours and you will be able to support yourself. But if your wages cannot cover the bills, how far has work really taken you? This is...

From the beginning, Trade Unions were born in England. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, the matchgirls of East London, the dockers’ strike, the engineers, all the first great struggles of organised labour took place here, in England. W...

The Forgotten Worker: Rebuilding Confidence in Trade Union Representation [Part Two] Millions of workers across England go to work every day without Trade Union membership. Many have never joined a Trade Union, while others ha...

Women fought for generations to secure equal pay, dignity, representation and a voice over their working conditions. They deserve Trade Unions that actively defend those gains without hesitation. UNISON’s response to NHS Engla...

Why Have Millions of Workers Turned Away from Trade Unions? For generations, Trade Unions played an important role in protecting working people across England. They challenged unfair treatment, defended employment rights and e...

How Can British Government still be Failing Its Children in 2026? Are we really being told that children across England are being failed by education, mental health services, healthcare and the lack of opportunities available ...

Are We Really Earning What We Think We Are When Necessary Travel Costs to do the Job aren't factored into our Pay? For millions of workers across England, the working day begins long before they arrive at their workplace. Whet...

For many workers, rising housing costs, energy bills and everyday expenditure mean that even full-time employment provides little financial security.   Are Average Salaries Misleading? The Office for National Statistics (ONS...

The continuing international fuel crisis raises serious questions about Britain's economic security and the future of working people across England. With crude oil trading above $100 a barrel, international conflict and disrup...

Justice Must Be Fair, Consistent and Seen to Be Fair! In Part One, the Workers of England Union asked a fundamental question that needs considering: Can workers trust that they will always retain the right to organise, march ...