Aug
06
A New Chapter for SWU
It is a tremendous honour to be appointed as Interim Chair of the Social Workers Union at such an important moment in our union’s history.
Category: Upcoming Events
A list of upcoming events in the SWU calendar
Aug
03
John McGowan, Social Workers Union General Secretary from 2016–2026
On behalf of members, colleagues, partners and friends of SWU, we thank John McGowan for 10 remarkable years of leadership and dedicated service.
Jul
23
SWU is proud to feature the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on solidarity and hope.
Jul
09
Rising to the Challenges
SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson makes a case for the kind of leadership development our field actually needs.
May
11
SWU General Secretary Election 2026 Result Announcement
We are pleased to announce the result of the election: Dave Callow has been elected as SWU General Secretary.
Oct
01
SWU Annual General Meeting 2026
Our upcoming AGM will be held on 27th November 2026. This event is for SWU members only.