Oct
22
SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster
This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.
Category: Events
Oct
16
SWU and BASW are bringing the working conditions campaign to Westminster
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.
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.
Oct
01
SWU Annual General Meeting 2026
Our upcoming AGM will be held on 27th November 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.