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Trans Day of Remembrance - November 20th, 2024

Nov 20

Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2024

Today we honour the lives of all the trans and non-binary people who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and discrimination.

The logos of the Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund and the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) next to a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building

Oct 29

Progress in Scottish students’ campaign welcomed

Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.

Oct 14

Make Equality Real campaign action call

Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.

A photo of the panelists at the TUC 2024 Fringe event on "Why Sex Work is a Trade Union Issue?"

Oct 08

Why the decriminilasiation of sex work is a trade union issue

Decriminalization would allow sex workers to advocate for their rights more openly and safely.

Sep 19

I want to talk about the UK riots and the impact on the social work profession.

Racism is very real in the UK. I have experienced it and so many practitioners of social work have experienced it.

Aug 28

Make Equality Real: Prime Minister replies to SWU

The Make Equality Real coalition looks forwards to working with the Government on delivering the socio-economic duty, reducing poverty, and making austerity unlawful.

Aug 13

Reflection, Objective, Movement and Action (ROMA) Model: A Framework for Restorative Practice ©

A new framework developed by the Romani and Traveller Social Work Association for repairing harm and providing social workers with a foundation for building respectful and trusting community relationships.

Aug 06

BASW & SWU Statement on the UK riots

BASW and SWU condemn in the strongest possible terms the appalling acts of violence, disorder and racism that have terrorised communities across the country in recent days.