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Month: March 2022

Mar 29

SWU expresses solidarity with the workers sacked by P&O Ferries – trade unions will not stand for these tactics

SWU EditorBlog, GFTU, News

The immediate termination of an entire seafaring workforce is a stark example of the callous fire and re-hire employment practice that became widespread during the pandemic The Social Workers Union (SWU) would like to express solidarity with the Rail Maritime Read more

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Mar 18

Talk to SWU Webinars: workplace issues webinar

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Watch the latest Talk to SWU workplace issues webinar that we hosted during World Social Work Month on March 29. Our Advice & Representation panel answered live questions from Social Workers and Social Work Students across the UK about part time working, contract variation, menopause, secondment, bullying, and more:

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Mar 15

Unions in solidarity with SWU on World Social Work Day

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11 unions express their support and appreciation for the Social Workers Union and the social work profession The Social Workers Union (SWU) believes in the value of solidarity between unions as we work towards a more inclusive and just society, Read more

Mar 04

SWU in solidarity with Ukraine

SWU EditorBlog, News, SWU International

The Social Workers Union (SWU) stands in solidarity with Ukrainian people and the brave Russian people who have been protesting this war According to the UN Refugee Agency, one million people have fled Ukraine over the past week and millions Read more

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