Meet the SWU Team on 21st August 2025

SWU Honourary Officers stand in front of the SWU banner, from left to right: SWU Chair Dave Callow, SWU General Secretary John McGowan, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty, and SWU Treasurer Gerry Madden

We’re pleased to invite members to this free online event where you can meet the SWU staff team.

This is an opportunity to hear from the team, learn more about our work behind the scenes, and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you!

Date: 21st August 2025

Time: 12:30 – 13:30

Location: Online using Microsoft Teams

Book your place here: https://basw.co.uk/events/meet-swu-team

Join us at the SWU Conference in Manchester

An illustration of the Manchester skyline.

We invite you to join us for SWU’s one-day conference at the historic Mechanics Institute in Manchester on Saturday September 6th, 2025 from 9:30am – 4:30pm

This free event includes lunch, networking opportunities, a CPD Certificate, and refreshments for all attendees. We welcome social workers, NQSWs, social work students and apprentices to join us for this activism themed and solidarity building event.

More info here: https://swu-union.org.uk/swu-conference

As a member of SWU, you may also be interested in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026. The majority of courses are free to SWU members and there’s something for everyone who is already active or wants to become active in their trade union: https://swu-union.org.uk/2025/07/gftu-launches-2025-2026-education-programme-for-trade-unionists-and-activists