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Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference: Solidarity at Work - 6th September 2025, Manchester

Aug 29

SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work

A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.

A photo of a window covered with condensation and a large amount of mould growing in the dampness

Aug 21

SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs

Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.

A group photo of the Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 attendees

Aug 18

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment

“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”

Summer Conference - 27 June 2025 - Forging a bold future where no child is left behind | No Child Left Behind, National Education Union

Aug 18

No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025

The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.

Three silhouettes of people marching in protest while holding a sign that says "BOOT OUT AUSTERITY!" with the text underneath it: Social Workers Union (SWU) Austerity Action Group

Jul 18

Labour’s disability benefits cuts will hit people already facing the greatest inequality

The government shouldn’t be making decisions about disabled people’s lives without proper impact assessments or consultation.

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

Jul 04

Migrant workers need clarity, inclusion, and security

SWU has signed the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting urgent concerns.

BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group - SWU Campaign Fund - University of Wolverhampton

Jul 01

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Environment conference – July 10th

SWU is proud to continue its sponsorship of these groundbreaking Diaspora Social Work Conferences and is looking forward to attending.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Austerity Action Group

Jun 24

Austerity Action Group sends open letter to the Chancellor opposing proposed cuts to disability benefits

Over 1 million people could be pushed newly or deeper into poverty by these cuts. It’s vital that you contact your MP and keep piling the pressure on.