The official SWU history booklet covering the first decade of the union’s history from 2011-2021… Our History We are pleased to share the official SWU history booklet which covers the first decade of the trade union’s history. A copy of Read more
Fighting for Justice and Fairness in the Workplace for Social Workers This blog has been written by Lisa Fitzpatrick who is a BASW / SWU Advice & Representation Service Trade Union Officer This year the Social Workers Union celebrates its 10th Read more
The new Co-operation Agreement shows our ongoing commitment to providing the best for social workers together. John McGowan, SWU General Secretary and Ruth Allen, BASW Chief Executive signed a new, formal co-operation agreement between the two organisations in London on Read more
The Social Workers Union stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people. International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an annual event observed around the world on March 31. This day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of trans and Read more
It is well known that one of the best support mechanisms for the psychological wellbeing of social workers is support from both peers and managers. Over the last three years SWU, BASW, and myself at Bath Spa University have been Read more
SWU supports this international day of action to unite against racism, antisemitism, anti-Roma racism, Islamophobia, Sinophobia, and fascism. 20 March 2021 is UN Anti-Racism Day, organised by Stand Up To Racism and the TUC. Events will take place this Saturday in Read more
February is a time to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity. This year’s theme “Body, Mind and Spirit” provides opportunity to reflect on the complexities of identity and Co-building Inclusive Social Transformation. SWU supports LGBT+ History Month and its Read more
SWU World Social Work Day 2021 student essay competition will award £500 grants to four winners Calling all Social Work Students: Answer this year’s SWU Assignment question for the chance to win a £500 grant. You have until June 4 Read more
The ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions: Good Practice Toolkit’ is continued evidence of the commitment of BASW & SWU to create positive working conditions for Social Workers, but we need more than just a toolkit to thrive in social Read more
John McGowan, General Secretary reports on the SWU AGM 2020 The Social Workers Union 2020 AGM reinforced the positives with being a social work and some great successful motions were presented albeit in a different format this year. However, to Read more