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Month: June 2021

SWU Assignment Leaflet Feb 2021 v1
Jun 21

The Social Workers Union (SWU) is delighted to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2021 Essay Assignment Competition

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

“I want to make a difference” is a common phrase used by social workers and students when asked why they joined the profession. So is choosing to become a social worker a political decision as well as an action and, Read more

Jun 20

Social Workers Union – Our History 2011-2021

SWU EditorA&R, Blog, SWU-BASW UK

The official SWU history booklet covering the first decade of the union’s history from 2011-2021… Our History We are pleased to share the official SWU history booklet which covers the first decade of the trade union’s history. A copy of Read more

Jun 14

SWU 10th Anniversary Blog: Why Unions Matter

SWU EditorA&R, Blog, EDI, Events, Previous Events

Fighting for Justice and Fairness in the Workplace for Social Workers This blog has been written by Lisa Fitzpatrick who is a BASW / SWU Advice & Representation Service Trade Union Officer This year the Social Workers Union celebrates its 10th Read more

BASW Chief Executive Ruth Allen and SWU General Secretary John McGowan hold up the newly signed Co-operation Agreement.
Jun 14

British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the Social Workers Union (SWU) re-sign new Co-operation Agreement

SWU EditorBlog, SWU-BASW UK

The new Co-operation Agreement shows our ongoing commitment to providing the best for social workers together. John McGowan, SWU General Secretary and Ruth Allen, BASW Chief Executive signed a new, formal co-operation agreement between the two organisations in London on Read more

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