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.
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
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.
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
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.
On behalf of members, colleagues, partners and friends of SWU, we thank John McGowan for 10 remarkable years of leadership and dedicated service.
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on solidarity and hope.
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.
SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson makes a case for the kind of leadership development our field actually needs.
The SWU survey results highlight alarming pressures and raise significant concerns about the future of social work education.