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.
Category: GFTU
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
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.
Jun
05
24 union leaders write in support of the cross-party Climate and Nature Bill
SWU is proud to stand with 23 other union leaders — representing over 1 million workers — in support of the cross-party CAN Bill.
May
22
SWU General Secretary elected as co-Vice President of the General Federation of Trade Unions
This is indeed good news for social work and for SWU to have such a key role within the GFTU.
May
20
SWU motions unanimously passed at the General Federation of Trade Union Conference
All three motions delivered by SWU at the GFTU’s 106th Biennial General Council Meeting were received positively and unopposed.
Apr
28
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
We believe that everyone should have the right to live full lives, that people ultimately best understand their own capacity, and that human worth isn’t measured by productivity.
Apr
24
Social workers report housing crisis for children
As millions of households struggled through last winter in cold damp homes, the impact on children has been revealed in newly released data. Over a fifth (21%) of social workers working with children, young people and families have seen their Read more
Nov
29
In Solidarity with the Palestinian People
As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.
Oct
17
Celebrating 125 years of the GFTU
From free training to getting involved in the campaign against austerity, make the most of what the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) has to offer!