The week commencing 30th March will see ballot papers despatched to eligible members, asking you to vote for one of two candidates for the important role of General Secretary.
SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.
The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.
UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.
Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited to talk with SWU about your experiences and present difficulties. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 4:15-5pm. The confidential feedback you give in this webinar Read more
Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.
This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.
SWU and BASW are holding an event at the UK Parliament next week to lobby MPs and Peers for better working conditions for social workers.
SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.
Our upcoming AGM will be held at the end of September 2026. This event is for SWU members only.