Sep
17
General Federation of Trade Unions Summer School 2026
The GFTU Summer School 2026 taught dozens of workers radical political economy, organising skills, and lessons from our history for today.
Year: 2026
Sep
11
Joint Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) and Social Workers Union (SWU) Statement on the Glasgow City Council Pay Deal
We are jointly raising these issues with Glasgow City Council, CoSLA and the Scottish Government. Our focus remains supporting our members who are adversely affected.
Sep
10
Having the Conversation: Suicide, Social Work, and Hope
SWU Interim Chair Chrissie Beatty writes for Suicide Awareness Week 2026. This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with the associated call to action “Start the Conversation.” As social workers, we are often alongside people at the most Read more
Aug
27
Talk to SWU webinar: What we do at SWU and how to get more involved – September 15th
This Talk to SWU webinar session is an opportunity for members to meet our new General Secretary and Interim Chair, learn more about their union, and how to get more involved.
Aug
17
Call for SWU Executive Committee Members
We are looking for SWU members committed to social work and trade unionism, who can represent the decision-making process covering members and offer insight and accountability. Executive Members play a key part in setting SWU’s direction and overseeing its aims Read more
Aug
06
A New Chapter for SWU
It is a tremendous honour to be appointed as Interim Chair of the Social Workers Union at such an important moment in our union’s history.
Aug
03
John McGowan, Social Workers Union General Secretary from 2016–2026
On behalf of members, colleagues, partners and friends of SWU, we thank John McGowan for 10 remarkable years of leadership and dedicated service.
Jul
23
SWU is proud to feature the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on solidarity and hope.
Jul
23
Timms Review complaint: SWU joins DPAC Cymru’s call for independent review
We are asking the new Welsh Government to deliver on their promise and commit to providing practical assistance in achieving a genuine disability review, led independently and democratically by disabled people and our organisations, including our trade unions.
Jul
09
Rising to the Challenges
SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson makes a case for the kind of leadership development our field actually needs.