May
01
SWU General Secretary 2026 Election: Update
A brief update regarding the SWU General Secretary election results.
Category: Previous Events
Apr
29
May Day 2026: Migrants’ Rights Are Workers’ Rights
A statement from the MWRC and an invitation to join the Migrant Workers’ Rights Bloc on May 4th in London.
Apr
28
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026
This year’s theme ‘psychosocial risks and mental wellbeing at work’ is a pressing issue for social workers.
Apr
01
Marching with the Together Alliance
SWU stands with the Together Alliance’s coalition of organisations representing over 7 million people who are committed to defending human rights and solidarity with marginalised communities.
Apr
01
World Social Work Day 2026
SWU and BASW took the WSWD 2026 celebration to Westminster with the second meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Social Work.
Mar
23
SWU General Secretary 2026 Election: Further Information
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.
Feb
17
March with SWU and the Together Alliance on March 28th
SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.
Feb
05
A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters – March 24th
The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.
Jan
30
Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – February 19th
UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.
Dec
18
Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th
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