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Barnett Formula and You
Do you know what the Barnett Formula is and how it affects you?
What Is the Barnett Formula?
The Barnett Formula is a mechanism used by the UK Treasury to automatically adjust the amounts of pu...
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Barnett Formula
Since the Workers of England Union’s conception we have relentlessly campaigned for the revision and eventual removal of the Barnett formula, stating that it is unfair, out-dated and disadvantages ...
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Worker Fired for Liking a Facebook Picture
Dear Member,
This case offers a crucial warning about engaging with work-related content on social media. Inappropriate online actions—whether on Facebook, Twitter or via email—can carry serious co...
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Len McCluskey: Hypocrite or Serious?
On 16th October 2015, in a Huffington Post blog, Len McCluskey addressed a letter he had written to then-Prime Minister David Cameron. While the Trade Union reforms proposed by Cameron’s government...
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Light Rail Industry
The Manchester Evening News article revealed that the two senior managers who were videoed discussing highly sensitive Metrolink information in a public place have not been suspended. This raises a...
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WEU Representation for NHS England Staff
The Workers’ England Union (WEU) offers dedicated representation for NHS staff across England. Learn how we support members, the recruitment process, and where to find key documents.
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Should the Railways Be Renationalised?
All aboard The Big Debate Express! This week we ask: “Should Britain’s railways be renationalised?”
For more perspective, see our in-depth discussion on The Big Debate: Should the Railways Be Rena...
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Scotland to Abolish Tribunal Fees
Workers in England continue to face financial barriers when bringing Employment Tribunal claims. Since the introduction of tribunal fees in 2013, there has been an underlined significant drop in cl...
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General Info
Welcome to the Workers of England Union (WEU) general information page. Here you'll find essential details about our union’s mission, membership benefits, and how you can get involved in our ongoin...
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Drivers vs. Managers at Metrolink?
The Manchester Evening News article revealed that two senior managers were videoed discussing highly sensitive Metrolink information in a public place—and yet they have not been suspended.
Why not...
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