A group of practising social workers – who are all in the process of overcoming adversity in the workplace – explored the commonalities between their issues in a recent webinar organised by the SWU Campaign Fund. Social worker, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Read more
SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with transgender people. Trans Awareness Week runs each year from November 13th – 19th and is a time to celebrate transgender and nonbinary people and to raise awareness of this community through education and Read more
Menopause is a Trade Union issue. The menopause is a significant life event for many people. You may have experienced it, be experiencing it now, or perhaps you will experience it in the future. You will have family, friends, colleagues, and Read more
This year’s theme calls for us to reflect how we have all been affected by “Journeys of Empire” In this blog, BASW Cymru Professional Officer Narinder Sidhu explores what it means to be South Asian in the 21st century whilst Read more
Considering each service user’s combination of identities helps social workers to better understand the people they are supporting During the month of February we mark both LGBT+ History Month and Race Equality Week. These important events give us an opportunity Read more
SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with trans communities across the world Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19) and Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20) is a time for the social work community to listen to and support the trans community. Read more
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee issued a call for views on a petition to End Conversion Therapy. The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) and the Social Workers Union (SWU) submitted the following response: 1) What are your views Read more
The Social Workers Union has written to the new General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association in solidarity with the three England players who have been facing a torrent of racist abuse since the Euro finals. SWU General Secretary John 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 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