Jun
05
24 union leaders write in support of the cross-party Climate and Nature Bill
SWU is proud to stand with 23 other union leaders — representing over 1 million workers — in support of the cross-party CAN Bill.
Category: Blog
Jun
05
Let’s talk Gender
This Pride Month, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares her personal reflections on using language that shows care and consideration of someone’s gender.
Jun
03
Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 11 August 2025: Disability and your rights at work
A panel of A&R Trade Union Officers will answer your questions about disability rights and any other workplace issues you are experiencing.
Jun
02
SWU membership feedback on SWE “Consultation on proposals to make changes to our fees”
SWU General Secretary John McGowan met with SWE Chief Executive Colum Conway to personally deliver a copy of this feedback.
May
27
BASW & SWU statement on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank
BASW and SWU jointly call for the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza by the Israeli government and the full, safe passage of humanitarian aid by international humanitarian organisations.
May
23
Student-led SWU and SASW campaign wins postgraduate social work bursary increase in Scotland
Postgraduate social work student bursaries in Scotland will increase by almost 50% on average in the 2025-26 academic year.
May
22
SWU General Secretary elected as co-Vice President of the General Federation of Trade Unions
This is indeed good news for social work and for SWU to have such a key role within the GFTU.
May
20
SWU motions unanimously passed at the General Federation of Trade Union Conference
All three motions delivered by SWU at the GFTU’s 106th Biennial General Council Meeting were received positively and unopposed.
May
15
SWU demands government action on mental health
SWU has written to health ministers for all four UK nations urging them to address the mental health crisis in the UK.
May
09
Reform UK is a looming shadow for workers’ and civil rights
We must stand together firmly, as both social workers and trade unionists, and reject this division which seeks to weaken us as a movement.