Any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding. Over the past six months the SWU Campaign Fund, in partnership with Campaign Collective, has supported 7 member led campaigns across Read more
This joint consultation response was an outstanding example of how a collaborative approach can be much more than the sum of its parts At the beginning of this year Social Work England (SWE) held a consultation on amendments to rules, electronic Read more
The immediate termination of an entire seafaring workforce is a stark example of the callous fire and re-hire employment practice that became widespread during the pandemic The Social Workers Union (SWU) would like to express solidarity with the Rail Maritime Read more
Watch the latest Talk to SWU workplace issues webinar that we hosted during World Social Work Month on March 29. Our Advice & Representation panel answered live questions from Social Workers and Social Work Students across the UK about part time working, contract variation, menopause, secondment, bullying, and more:
11 unions express their support and appreciation for the Social Workers Union and the social work profession The Social Workers Union (SWU) believes in the value of solidarity between unions as we work towards a more inclusive and just society, Read more
The Social Workers Union (SWU) stands in solidarity with Ukrainian people and the brave Russian people who have been protesting this war According to the UN Refugee Agency, one million people have fled Ukraine over the past week and millions Read more
This is a chance for all UK social workers and social work students to talk with the Social Workers Union about workplace issues in a free online session
Four grants of £500 will be awarded to the best arguments for how to change media portrayals of social workers The Social Workers Union (SWU) has announced the theme for their annual World Social Work Day student essay competition. The competition Read more
Results from the Food Is Care campaign group survey show how widespread food poverty is in the UK.
The figures from the Food Is Care survey (December 2021 – January 2022) have uncovered a scale of food poverty and insecurity not seen before. According to the new research, two-thirds (64%) of social workers have reported concerns about families being able to provide food for children.
Considering each service user’s combination of identities helps social workers to better understand the people they are supporting During the month of February we mark both LGBT+ History Month and Race Equality Week. These important events give us an opportunity Read more