Oct
06
Community Anti-racism Conference to Mark Black History Month 2025
SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.
Category: Events
Oct
01
SWU Annual General Meeting 2026
Our upcoming AGM will be held at the end of September 2026. This event is for SWU members only.
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.
Aug
18
What I Learned About Real Union Work at GFTU Summer School
SWU National Organiser & Union Contact Manager Jessie Hoskin reflects on this GFTU Education Programme course for trade union activists who want an opportunity to think outside the box with key leaders from across the movement. A week ago, I Read more
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.”
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.
Jul
28
New monthly meetups for Union Contacts
On the first Tuesday of every month we’ll be hosting online meetups for Union Contacts and SWU members who are keen to find out more about being a Union Contact.
Jul
14
Meet the SWU Team on 21st August 2025
This is an opportunity to hear from the team, learn more about our work behind the scenes, and ask any questions you may have.
Jul
14
General Federation of Trade Unions launches new Education Programme for Trade Unionists and Activists
The majority of courses in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026 are free for SWU members.
Jul
01
Introduction to the ASC Fair Pay Agreement for Social Workers | BASW England & SWU Webinar – July 7th
This webinar with the Department of Health & Social Care will introduce the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care staff and how it will affect you as a social worker.