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Workers of England Union
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An independent trade union, using reps that are independent from your employer and is not affiliated to any political party.
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Transport Workers Under Attack in 2026 😡

www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/transport-workers-violence-abuse-and-the-need-for-real-protection-pt-2

#TransportWorkers #WorkplaceSafety #WEU #NoToViolence #PublicTransport
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Is a winter break better than a summer holiday? 😎❄️
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/workplace-wellbeing/winter-break-reset-weu-member-review-winter-sun-recovery-pt-2

#WinterReset #Wellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #WorkersRights #WEU #Recharge-pt-2
A WEU Member Review on Winter Sun and Recovery, Pt.2 - Workers of England Trade Union
How about a Winter Break Reset? This review was requested by the Workers of England Union to support discussion among members about whether winter sun is
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February 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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NHS Struck OFF Roberta - A Sign of things to come? ⚖️🗣️

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/nhs-the-striking-off-of-roberta-batchelor-pt-1

#NHS #WorkersRights #FreeSpeech #Nursing #WEU #TradeUnion
February 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Is a winter break better than a summer holiday?

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/workplace-wellbeing/winter-break-reset-weu-member-review-winter-sun-recovery-pt-2

#WinterReset #Wellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #WorkersRights #WEU #Recharge #WorkBreak #WinterHoliday
Welcome to Workers of England - Workers of England Trade Union
Unbiased Representation that works for you! The Workers of England union is a fully independent trade union which is open for anyone to join for employmen
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February 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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You NEED Vitamin D during Winter! ☀️❄️

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/workplace-wellbeing/winter-sun-and-worker-wellbeing-why-light-rest-and-recovery-matter-pt-1

#WinterSun #Wellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #WEU #Recharge #TradeUnion
February 10, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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NHS Struck OFF Roberta Batchelor after 40 years! ⚖️🗣️

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/nhs-the-striking-off-of-roberta-batchelor-pt-1

The WEU defends proportionality and freedom of expression. 🛡️ Don't stand alone.

#FreeSpeech #WorkersRights #NHS #WEU #Justice #TradeUnion #WorkUnion
NHS: The Striking Off of Roberta Batchelor Pt.1 - Workers of England Trade Union
The Workers of England Union believes firmly in freedom of expression, a right protected by law. Disciplinary action must always be evidence-based, propor
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February 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Break Free from Trade Union Politics! ✊🏛️

Read FULL Article
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/a-message-to-all-trade-unionists

Watch: https://youtu.be/IEaqqXa3SYM

#TradeUnions #WorkersRights #IndependentUnion #WEU #NoToCorruption #JoinTheWEU
Trade Unions should REJECT Corrupt Politicians!
Break Free from Trade Union Politics! ✊🏛️https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/a-message-to-all-trade-unionistsWhy is your hard-earned money bankrolling p...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The WEU believes winter sun isn't a luxury, it's recovery.  🛡️ Invest in your wellbeing!

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/workplace-wellbeing/winter-sun-and-worker-wellbeing-why-light-rest-and-recovery-matter-pt-1

#WinterSun #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #WEU #WorkLeave #TradeUnion
Winter Sun and Worker Wellbeing: Why Light, Rest and Recovery Matter P - Workers of England Trade Union
When winter closes in across England with short days, dark mornings and grey skies, it can feel like a constant drain just to stay motivated. For working
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February 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Worker Control: Then vs. Now ⚔️💻
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/digital-id-state-power-worker-control-and-why-history-matters

🛡️ The WEU stands against centralized control and "voluntary" IDs that become mandatory. 🚩

#WorkersRights #DigitalID #WEU #NoCoercion #BritCard #LabourParty
Digital ID: State Power, Worker Control and Why History Matters - Workers of England Trade Union
Historically the British government has been extremely violent towards workers across England. Britain often presents itself as a stable democracy with a
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February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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David Lammy has unveiled plans to curb jury trials in England to tackle court backlogs. 

Read the full breakdown:
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/david-lammys-proposal-reducing-the-role-of-juries

#JurySystem #DavidLammy #LegalRights #WEU #EnglishJustice #TradeUnion #Politics #LabourParty
David Lammy’s Proposal: Reducing the Role of Juries - Workers of England Union
Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has unveiled far-reaching plans to reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales. This presen
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February 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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The miracle cure is running out ... Antibiotic resistance is rising across England. 💊⚠️

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/antibiotics-are-failing-us

#NHS #Antibiotics #PublicHealth #WorkersRights #WEU #Healthcare #TradeUnion
Welcome to Workers of England - Workers of England Union
Unbiased Representation that works for you! The Workers of England union is a fully independent trade union which is open for anyone to join for employmen
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January 30, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Digital ID is "Voluntary" today, mandatory tomorrow? 🚩

The WEU isn't falling for it... Read our full stance:
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/digital-id-and-the-myth-of-voluntary

#DigitalID #WorkersRights #Privacy #EmploymentLaw #WEU #NoCoercion #TradeUnion #BritCard #Communism
Digital ID and the Myth of “Voluntary” - Workers of England Union
Why Workers Have Seen This Trick Before We are being told by the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, that digital ID will now be “voluntary”. That it will not b
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January 29, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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🧠 Dementia isn't just an illness of old age!

Read our full guide for workers: https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/physical-health-lifestyle/early-onset-dementia

#Dementia #BrainHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkersRights #WEU #TradeUnion #WorkHealth
Early Onset Dementia - Workers of England Union
What Working-Age Adults Need to Know Dementia is often seen as an illness of old age, but early onset dementia, usually defined as symptoms appearing befo
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January 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Is "guidance" becoming coercion? 😷 The WEU remembers what happened last time, and we aren't staying silent. 🛡️

www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/mask-calls-return-and-workers-must-stand-together-with-the-workers-of-england-union

#MedicalFreedom #WorkersRights #WorkplaceRights #WEU #TradeUnion
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The WEU believes equal rights are about ensuring everyone has an equal chance under the law, not leveling people down. 🛡️

Read more: www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/why-equal-rights-are-essential-for-england-to-flourish

#EqualRights #WorkplaceFairness #England #WorkersRights #WEU #TradeUnion
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Who has the power to judge you? ⚖️
Don't let power shift away from the community. 🛡️

Read more: www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/the-origins-of-jury-service-in-england

#JurySystem #EnglishHistory #WorkersRights #Justice #WEU #TradeUnion #EnglishHeritage
January 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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An "Always-On" system should work for you, not the other way around. 
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/improving-working-lives/keeping-up-with-the-internet-and-new-tools-pt-2

#Tecnology #WorkplaceTech #AlwaysOn  #WorkersRights #WEU #TradeUnion #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Surveillance
Keeping up with the internet and new tools [Pt 2] - Workers of England Union
What an “Always-on system” can mean in a workplace context What counts as an always-on system? Chatbots and virtual assistants that can answer custom
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January 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Hope Not Hate is wrongly attacking the expertise of WEU representatives.

www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/why-hope-not-hate-deliberately-misrepresent-the-truth-about-the-workers-of-england

#TradeUnions #WorkersRights #LegalProtection #WEU #HopeNotHate #Smear #Misinformation #FakeNews
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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If you’ve been abused or assaulted at work, don't face it alone. We are here to challenge unsafe practices and defend your rights. 🛡️

READ FULL ARTICLE:
https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/violence-against-nhs-workers-pt-1

#NHS #NHSWorkers #WorkersRights #TradeUnion #Abuse
Violence Against NHS Workers Pt.1 - Workers of England Union
Part 1: NHS Staff – Violence, Abuse and the Need for Real Protection Frontline NHS staff in England continue to face unacceptable levels of violence, hara
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January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Is the jury system under threat? ⚖️

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/the-jury-system-past-present-battle-for-its-future

#JurySystem #EnglishJustice #WorkersRights #LegalReform #DemocraticRights #WEU #JuryDuty #EnglishHistory
The Jury System: Past, Present, and the Battle for Its Future - Workers of England Union
Over the coming weeks, the Workers of England Union will be publishing a three-part series examining one of the oldest and most important foundations of de
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January 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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"Here we go again..." 😷 If you’re facing pressure or coercion at work, don't face it alone.

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/mask-calls-return-and-workers-must-stand-together-with-the-workers-of-england-union

#WorkersRights #WorkplaceRights #TradeUnion #Facemasks #Covid19 #Covid #FluShot
January 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Ready to future-proof your career for 2026? 🚀

https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/info/personal-development/planning-your-career-in-2026

#CareerPlanning2026 #FutureOfWork #Upskilling #JobSecurity #WorkersRights #WEU #ProfessionalGrowth
Planning Your Career in 2026
Independent Trade Union for Workers in England
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January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Well done to all those who helped campaign against another of Starmers authoritarian regimes policies - Keir Starmer set to abandon plans for digital I.D to be mandatory - It marks the latest in a series of U-turns by the Labour Government www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Keir Starmer makes 'yet another humiliating U-turn' on digital ID
It marks the latest in a series of U-turns by the Labour Government
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January 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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The WEU doesn't "attack" other unions, we challenge them. 🧐

Read more: https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/hope-not-hate-the-weu-truth-criticism-of-trade-unions

#TradeUnions #HopeNotHate #WorkUnion #EnglishWorkers #WorkerRights #LabourParty #IndependentUnion #FarLeft
Hope Not Hate, the WEU and the Truth About Our Criticism of Other Trade Unions
Independent Trade Union for Workers in England
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January 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Digital ID (BritCard) isn't just a tech update—it’s a threat to Free Speech. 🛑

Read Part 1: https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/risks-of-free-speech-and-digital-id

#StopDigitalID #BritCard #FreeSpeech #WorkersRights #WEU #NoSurveillance
Risks of Free Speech and Digital ID
Independent Trade Union for Workers in England
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January 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM