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The Migrant Workers' Rights Coalition is made up of migrant-led groups, trade unions, frontline advice & support organisations, and policy and research bodies - building collective power to defend and advance the rights of millions of migrant workers across the UK. United for rights, dignity, respect, and justice for all working people. - MWRC members and supporters

Apr 29

May Day 2026: Migrants’ Rights Are Workers’ Rights

A statement from the MWRC and an invitation to join the Migrant Workers’ Rights Bloc on May 4th in London.

Social Workers Union (SWU) - International Workers' Memorial Day, April 28th

Apr 28

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026

This year’s theme ‘psychosocial risks and mental wellbeing at work’ is a pressing issue for social workers.

Together - March 28, London. March Together. For love. For hope. For unity. Hapf a million strong.

Apr 01

Marching with the Together Alliance

SWU stands with the Together Alliance’s coalition of organisations representing over 7 million people who are committed to defending human rights and solidarity with marginalised communities.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Mar 26

Hundreds of social workers forced to cover basic essentials for vulnerable people from their own pockets

The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund may still fall short of preventing frontline social workers from having to step in personally to support people in crisis.

Supporting International Women's Day - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Mar 08

International Women’s Day 2026

This year to support IWD 2026, we are highlighting an issue that disproportionately affects women and girls – digital violence.

Together - 28 March, London. March Together for love, for hope, for unity.

Feb 17

March with SWU and the Together Alliance on March 28th

SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.

Jan 22

Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund

The coming year offers a real opportunity for social workers to shape the future of our profession.

Dec 16

SWU is proud to stand with the TOGETHER Alliance

Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.

Nov 29

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025

On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

A group of activists gathered at Westminster hold the NSPCC banner and signs calling to end "reasonable punishment" and to end physical punishment of children

Oct 15

Leading voices unite to urge Prime Minister to end the use of physical punishment against children in England

The evidence is crystal clear, physical punishment is harmful, ineffective, and damages the trust and wellbeing at the heart of family relationships.