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Month: August 2025

Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference: Solidarity at Work - 6th September 2025, Manchester
Aug 29

SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work

SWU CommsA&R, Blog, EDI, Events, Featured, GFTU, News, Previous Events, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU-BASW UK, Union Contacts, Working Conditions

A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.

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Aug 21

SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs

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Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.

Aug 18

What I Learned About Real Union Work at GFTU Summer School

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SWU National Organiser & Union Contact Manager Jessie Hoskin reflects on this GFTU Education Programme course for trade union activists who want an opportunity to think outside the box with key leaders from across the movement. A week ago, I Read more

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Aug 18

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment

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“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”

Summer Conference - 27 June 2025 - Forging a bold future where no child is left behind | No Child Left Behind, National Education Union
Aug 18

No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025

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The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.

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