Sep
22
SWU and BASW are saddened by the recent passing of Angi Naylor
Angi Naylor was a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been instrumental in our history and journey as a union.
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Jul
18
Labour’s disability benefits cuts will hit people already facing the greatest inequality
The government shouldn’t be making decisions about disabled people’s lives without proper impact assessments or consultation.
Jun
24
Austerity Action Group sends open letter to the Chancellor opposing proposed cuts to disability benefits
Over 1 million people could be pushed newly or deeper into poverty by these cuts. It’s vital that you contact your MP and keep piling the pressure on.
Apr
28
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
We believe that everyone should have the right to live full lives, that people ultimately best understand their own capacity, and that human worth isn’t measured by productivity.
Apr
24
Social workers report housing crisis for children
As millions of households struggled through last winter in cold damp homes, the impact on children has been revealed in newly released data. Over a fifth (21%) of social workers working with children, young people and families have seen their Read more
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.
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.
Jun
10
SWU endorses Energy For All
Social workers are witnessing the toll of a cost-of-living crisis that is far from over, and SWU supports the Energy For All demand for a universal energy guarantee.
May
14
SWU Conference 2024 – solidarity, activism, and social justice
Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.
May
09
SWU figures used in cold homes warning to members of the Scottish Parliament
“We need MSPs to come together and unite on a programme that will tackle the long term causes of Scotland’s cold homes crisis and provide emergency support to those most at risk next winter.”