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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.

Angi Naylor plays her guitar while marching in the "Wages Up - Bills Down -Tories Out!" rally in London on June 6th, 2022 with the Communication Workers Union.

Aug 19

SWU Executive Committee honours Angi Naylor for her contributions to the union and social work

Angi Naylor is a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been a member of the SWU Executive Committee since the union was formed.

Aug 13

Reflection, Objective, Movement and Action (ROMA) Model: A Framework for Restorative Practice ©

A new framework developed by the Romani and Traveller Social Work Association for repairing harm and providing social workers with a foundation for building respectful and trusting community relationships.

Aug 06

BASW & SWU Statement on the UK riots

BASW and SWU condemn in the strongest possible terms the appalling acts of violence, disorder and racism that have terrorised communities across the country in recent days.

A group photo of people attending the No Child Left Behind campaign event in Parliament Square on 23rd July 2024 holding many signs calling for free school meals for all children.

Jul 31

A priority for Parliament – Free School Meals for All

Just a few weeks into a new Government, we’re doing everything in our power to spotlight the impact of child poverty on our communities.

Jul 23

Make Equality Real: Front 2 – Impact of Austerity Cuts to Social Work

Let us hope the election has provided a new government that will prioritise people and public services over profits.

A photo of the General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust (GFTU) National Executive, including SWU General Secretary John McGowan, holding up copies of the GFTU Education Programme 2024-2025.

Jul 16

GFTU launches new Education Programme for trade unionists and activists

This training is free for members of affiliated organisations such as SWU, including hotel stays and meals for the residential courses.

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Jul 12

More than three quarters of the public would support new law to eradicate child poverty

Over 28,000 supporters sign petition asking Sir Keir Starmer to be a champion for children and spend more of the nation’s wealth on babies, children and young people.

Jul 09

Make Equality Real: Front 1 – Conditions relating to the housing crisis

Over the next 6 months we will cover the Make Equality Real campaign’s different themes, all relating to the impacts of austerity.

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Jul 08

New campaign aims to provide better mental health care for most vulnerable in society

SWU and BASW are working together on a new campaign to highlight the challenges facing mental health workers in the UK.