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Month: September 2023

SWU General Secretary John McGowan (right) with film director Ken Loach (left) for an interview before the release of The Old Oak film (2023)
Sep 28

Ken Loach talks to SWU

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU Interviews

Celebrated film director Ken Loach speaks to SWU about poverty, politics, and social work.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Sep 19

Secure help to campaign to change the problems you see

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SWU can help you challenge the problems and injustices you see as a social worker – apply now for campaign support.

Social Workers Union (SWU) & SASW: "Social work students in Scotland remain in limbo as they await the results of a review into bursary provision in the final years of their courses."
Sep 11

Students in Scotland are still waiting on bursaries decision

SWU CommsBlog, News, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU-SASW

Students have once again written to Ministers to ask for an update on progress and a meeting to discuss their proposals for reform.

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Sep 06

SWU Union Contacts Training and Development Day – 23 September 2023

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It’s not too late to register for SWU’s Training & Development Day in Manchester on Saturday 23rd September 2023.

Guy Shennan (SWU Member) and Angi Naylor (SWU Vice Chair) at the preview showing of The Old Oak film on August 15th, 2023.
Sep 01

Film review: The Old Oak (2023)

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Review from the preview showing of the (possibly) last film directed by Ken Loach. The Old Oak will be in theatres from 29th September 2023.

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