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
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.
A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.
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
“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.”
The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.
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.