Nov
20
Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2023
Today we honour the lives of all the trans and non-binary people who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
Category: EDI
Nov
15
Trans Awareness Week 2023 – Active allyship
We all have a part to play in creating a society where people can live safely, as their authentically wonderful selves.
Nov
07
Social Workers Union and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation international knowledge exchange trip
This was a unique opportunity for UK social workers to learn about Thunderbird’s strength-based, holistic, trauma informed approach to social work practices.
Oct
27
Black History Month 2023 – Recognising racism in the workplace is just the first step
I am pleased to write a small piece from my own lens, the lens of a black, young, educated woman who has been a qualified social worker for over a decade.
Oct
18
Social work neurodiversity task force meets
A group of neurodivergent social workers have started work on a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.
Oct
11
SWU signs Free School Meals for All open letter to the Prime Minister
Co-sign the open letter today and demand that no child is left behind.
Sep
28
Ken Loach talks to SWU
Celebrated film director Ken Loach speaks to SWU about poverty, politics, and social work.
Jul
20
Unions unite with migrant organisations to call out government plan to fund pay rise with higher migrant fees
No worker should be pushed into poverty, unsustainable debt, or homelessness simply because of the papers they hold.
Jul
14
SWU is thrilled to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Assignment Competition
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on supporting diverse communities across the UK.
Jul
13
Social work students honoured for activism
Two social work students have been presented with special awards for their campaign to secure bursaries for students on placements in Scotland.