Apr
01
Marching with the Together Alliance
SWU stands with the Together Alliance’s coalition of organisations representing over 7 million people who are committed to defending human rights and solidarity with marginalised communities.
Category: GFTU
Feb
17
March with SWU and the Together Alliance on March 28th
SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.
Dec
16
SWU is proud to stand with the TOGETHER Alliance
Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.
Nov
29
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025
On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
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.
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.