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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

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

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

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

Sep 06

SWU Union Contacts Training and Development Day – 23 September 2023

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)

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.

This photo shows an overhead view of a women who is sitting at a desk - she is looking down with her hands covering her face and seems stressed. The desk is covered with sheets of paper that look like bills and there are 4 credit cards on top of the papers near the woman's left elbow.

Aug 31

“Warm words but no action” on English social work bursaries

We had hoped the Minister would promise to look into the issue but these warm words contained no promise to change the unfair bursaries system in England.

A photo of the Scottish Parliament building

Aug 03

SWU submits evidence to bursaries review

The Social Workers Union has submitted evidence to a formal review of student bursaries in Scotland to back campaigners calling for change.

Jul 27

Over 400 social work students write to ministers over bursary failures

Many social work students face unique levels of financial hardship as they are unable to work part-time while completing their studies.

"All workers deserve decent pay, but this should never come off the backs of migrants, or be used to stoke division in our workforce & communities. We are proud to stand with 60 unions and migrant organisations calling on the Government to reverse its planned visa and NHS fee hikes! Read the statement"

Jul 20

Unions unite with migrant organisations to call out government plan to fund pay rise with higher migrant fees

No worker should be pushed into poverty, unsustainable debt, or homelessness simply because of the papers they hold.

"Respecting diversity through joint social action" World Social Work Day, 21st March 2023 | #WSWD23 | IFSW, SWU

Jul 14

SWU is thrilled to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Assignment Competition

Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on supporting diverse communities across the UK.