Five years ago, “zero hours” contracts came to the attention of the national media. While there is no one type of “zero hours” contract, in all cases workers receive no guaranteed weekly hours or income. Workers are paid only for the actual hours worked, and the employer is under no obligation to provide any work. Their use by employers in very many sectors of the British economy has mushroomed in recent years. In 2006, possibly 0.5% of the workforce had “zero hours” contracts (130,000). According to the Labour Force Survey, 901,000 people (representing 2.8% of all workers) were on contracts that do not guarantee work in December 2017.
Our leaflets
EWN constitution (pdf) |
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All Out For Pensions An unbranded poster designed to promote the upcoming pension strikes. (pdf) |
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Education struggle are our struggles (EWN) Generic leaflet that can be given out to education workers, students, parents, or members of the public. |
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EWN Leaflet for J30 An EWN leaflet designed to be given out in the run-up to J30 or on picket lines on the day. (pdf) |
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ALL OUT FOR JUNE 30th! - leaflet for edu workers, parents, and students A leaflet designed to begin a conversation with education workers, but also students and parents, about the June 30th pension strikes. (pdf) |
The Education Workers Network (EWN) is made up of Solidarity Federation members who work in the education sector, whether that's schools, FE or HE.
If you are an education worker in London, please contact the LEWN from the contact form.
You can get in touch with us via the contact form on this site.