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John McGowan, SWU General Secretary, said, “I am delighted to have this formal recognition with HNYICB. SWU will be a great addition to the formal bargaining group and I look forward to hearing how this progresses.”

Nov 12

SWU gains formal recognition with HNYICB

We are pleased to announce that SWU has gained formal trade union recognition with the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (HNYICB).

The logos of the Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund and the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) next to a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building

Oct 29

Progress in Scottish students’ campaign welcomed

Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.

"SWU and SASW will work together with our members and colleagues in professional bodies, other unions, and affiliates to accomplish sustainable changes which go beyond pay and help create a working environment that not only is effective in supporting our citizens, but offers a healthy and sustainable career." - Alison Bavidge, SASW National Director & John McGowan, SWU General Secretary

Oct 25

One Deal for Social Work campaign reaches 1000 signatures

SWU is thrilled that this call for fair terms and conditions in Scotland has reached such a huge milestone and we urge everyone to sign the petition.

Talk to SWU (Social Workers Union): workplace issues webinar

Oct 22

Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 18 November 2024: Regulators and fitness to practice

This free session will outline differences between the UK social work regulators and explore how they approach ‘fitness to practice’ cases.

Professor Jermaine Ravalier and SWU General Secretary John McGowan presenting the Reflective Supervision: A Best Practice Guide at the COMPASS Manchster 2024 event

Oct 21

Reflective Supervision: A Best Practice Guide welcomes feedback

At a time when staffing levels are at crisis point, we cannot overlook the significance good reflective supervision has on maintaining workplace psychological health.

Oct 17

Celebrating 125 years of the GFTU

From free training to getting involved in the campaign against austerity, make the most of what the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) has to offer!

Oct 14

Make Equality Real campaign action call

Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.

A photo of the panelists at the TUC 2024 Fringe event on "Why Sex Work is a Trade Union Issue?"

Oct 08

Why the decriminilasiation of sex work is a trade union issue

Decriminalization would allow sex workers to advocate for their rights more openly and safely.

Sep 19

I want to talk about the UK riots and the impact on the social work profession.

Racism is very real in the UK. I have experienced it and so many practitioners of social work have experienced it.

Aug 28

Make Equality Real: Prime Minister replies to SWU

The Make Equality Real coalition looks forwards to working with the Government on delivering the socio-economic duty, reducing poverty, and making austerity unlawful.