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SWU Conference 2024 attendees hold up limited edition hard copies of the Austerity Action Group's newly updated and launched Campaign Action Pack
May 14

SWU Conference 2024 – solidarity, activism, and social justice

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Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.

British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Workers Union (SWU), UNISON
May 07

BASW, SWU and UNISON Joint Statement on Social Work England Fitness to Practice Hearing Delays

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This is a joint statement from our organisations to document our significant concerns on behalf of our respective members.

18th March 2024 - Diaspora Dialogues: Celebrating Social Workers On The Move | Sponsors: BASW Diaspora Social Workers SIG, SWU Campaign Fund, BASW, Brunel University London
Mar 12

The importance of union membership for Diaspora Social Workers

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

I invite diaspora social workers to join me at the upcoming Diaspora Dialogues Conference on March 18th – online and in London.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 6. Disability Discrimination – In conversation with Trade Union Officials
Mar 07

Part 6. Disability Discrimination – In conversation with Trade Union Officials

SWU CommsA&R, Blog, EDI, News, SWU-BASW UK, Working Conditions

These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 5. The Problem: Disability Discrimination
Feb 20

Part 5. The Problem: Disability Discrimination

SWU CommsA&R, Blog, EDI, News, SWU-BASW UK, Working Conditions

“Disability rights were my inspiration for becoming as social worker, I wanted to challenge the two-tiered system of child protection I encountered.”

Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference 2024: Trade Unionism & Activism - Links with Social Work | 27th April 2024, Manchester | A FREE Training & Development Day for Social Workers and Social Work Students
Feb 19

SWU Conference 2024: Trade Unionism & Activism – Links with Social Work

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A FREE Training & Development Day for Social Workers and Social Work Students in Manchester on 27th April 2024.

Talk to SWU (Social Workers Union): workplace issues webinar
Jan 23

Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 12 February 2024

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All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 4. Sexism and Sex Discrimination in the Workplace – In conversation with a Trade Union Official
Jan 23

Part 4. Sexism and Sex Discrimination in the Workplace – In conversation with a Trade Union Official

SWU CommsA&R, Blog, EDI, News, SWU-BASW UK, Working Conditions

These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination
Jan 16

Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination

SWU CommsA&R, Blog, EDI, News, SWU-BASW UK, Working Conditions

These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 2. Racism in Social Work
Jan 04

Part 2. Racism in Social Work – In conversation with a Trade Union Official

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The second part in a collaborative series with SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher and A&R Trade Union Officials.

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