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.
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Aug
21
SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs
Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.
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.”
Jul
28
SWU statement on Social Work England’s decision to increase registration fees
Despite strong opposition from the social work community, the regulator is raising its registration, renewal, restoration, and scrutiny fees
Jul
18
Labour’s disability benefits cuts will hit people already facing the greatest inequality
The government shouldn’t be making decisions about disabled people’s lives without proper impact assessments or consultation.
Jul
14
General Federation of Trade Unions launches new Education Programme for Trade Unionists and Activists
The majority of courses in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026 are free for SWU members.
Jul
07
SWU is proud to feature the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2025 Essay Competition
Four social work students have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on social work training and practice.
Jun
24
Austerity Action Group sends open letter to the Chancellor opposing proposed cuts to disability benefits
Over 1 million people could be pushed newly or deeper into poverty by these cuts. It’s vital that you contact your MP and keep piling the pressure on.
Jun
20
Free health and safety training for social workers
This 2-part online training from the Hazards Campaign is open to all SWU members and will run across two sets of dates this summer.