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A photo of a window covered with condensation and a large amount of mould growing in the dampness

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

A group photo of the Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 attendees

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

Three silhouettes of people marching in protest while holding a sign that says "BOOT OUT AUSTERITY!" with the text underneath it: Social Workers Union (SWU) Austerity Action Group

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.

World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, #WSWD - "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing", IFSW - Social Workers Union (SWU)

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.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Austerity Action Group

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.