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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.

Logos of 29 organisations supporting the campaign to end the physical punishment of children including the Social Workers Union, Action for Children, Barnardo's, National Children's Bureau, NSPCC, and The Children's Society

Jun 06

Most safeguarding professionals support the end of physical punishment of children in England

SWU supports the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to end the physical punishment of children in England.

REAL change for climate and nature - take action | Zero Hour

Jun 05

24 union leaders write in support of the cross-party Climate and Nature Bill

SWU is proud to stand with 23 other union leaders — representing over 1 million workers — in support of the cross-party CAN Bill.

Three rainbow coloured name badges that say "Hello my pronouns are" and each badge has a different set of pronouns underneath: she/her, he/him, they/them

Jun 05

Let’s talk Gender

This Pride Month, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares her personal reflections on using language that shows care and consideration of someone’s gender.