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A photo of attendees of the GFTU Summer School 2026 raising their fists in solidarity in front of the GFTU banner

Sep 17

General Federation of Trade Unions Summer School 2026

The GFTU Summer School 2026 taught dozens of workers radical political economy, organising skills, and lessons from our history for today.

Aug 27

Talk to SWU webinar: What we do at SWU and how to get more involved – September 15th

This Talk to SWU webinar session is an opportunity for members to meet our new General Secretary and Interim Chair, learn more about their union, and how to get more involved.

International Conference Against War - Saturday 20 June 2026, London

Jun 12

SWU and the GFTU are official supporters of the International Conference Against War

Every student and worker, every trade unionist and anti-war activist is invited to join us in London on 20th June 2026.

SWU Campaign Survey and Call for Evidence in solidarity with UK Social Work Educators

Jun 09

Solidarity with Social Work Educators: Support the campaign and take the survey

A profession that teaches advocacy, social justice, and anti-oppressive practice must also be willing to advocate for those who educate its future workforce.

Jun 01

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition

Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by June 14th for the chance to win £500.

May 29

SWU invites social workers, trade unionists, and activists to join us for the online screening of the new version of The Story of Jenin followed by a Q&A with director Ehab Ghafri

SWU will screen the new version of The Story of Jenin on June 10th at 7pm and a Q&A with the director afterward.

May 28

Asylum Matters, SWU, and BASW urge social workers to oppose changes to support for children and families without secure immigration status

This consultation is one of the only opportunities to highlight the harm these proposals will do to children and adults, and the problems they are likely to cause for local authorities and the voluntary sector left to pick up the pieces when people are left without support.

Campaign Survey - in solidarity with UK social work academics | Social Workers Union (SWU)

May 12

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