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April 25, 2022

It’s Time to End Fire and Rehire

It’s Time to End Fire and Rehire. The Workers Union has issued a warning to company chiefs, telling them: ‘It’s time to end fire and rehire.’
October 27, 2021

Union Backs ‘Better Mental Health Aid’ for Construction Workers

The Workers Union is backing better mental health aid for construction workers. The news comes after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published data compiled in 2020, which revealed that there were nearly 30 suicides per 100,000 construction workers.
October 26, 2021

Government Sanctions Increase to Minimum Wage

The government has announced that it has accepted the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission and will increase the National Minimum Wage to £9.50 an hour from next April. The changes mean that a worker aged 23 or over will see a 6.6 percent increase from £8.91,
October 19, 2021

Workers Union Hails Contribution of Refuse Collectors

October 19, 2021

Chancellor Earmarks £500 Million for Jobs Boost

October 19, 2021

Union Supports Investment in Logistics Sector

April 10, 2020
applauds courage of NHS workers

Workers Union applauds courage of NHS workers

April 8, 2020
Queen Elizabeth II Paid Tribute

We salute you, Ma’am

April 2, 2020
unethical working practices

Workers Union slams ‘unethical’ working practices as COVID-19 rages on

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