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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.

The Migrant Workers' Rights Coalition is made up of migrant-led groups, trade unions, frontline advice & support organisations, and policy and research bodies - building collective power to defend and advance the rights of millions of migrant workers across the UK. United for rights, dignity, respect, and justice for all working people. - MWRC members and supporters

Jul 04

Migrant workers need clarity, inclusion, and security

SWU has signed the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting urgent concerns.

BASW England - Social Workers Union (SWU) - Department of Health & Social Care

Jul 01

Introduction to the ASC Fair Pay Agreement for Social Workers | BASW England & SWU Webinar – July 7th

This webinar with the Department of Health & Social Care will introduce the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care staff and how it will affect you as a social worker.

BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group - SWU Campaign Fund - University of Wolverhampton

Jul 01

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Environment conference – July 10th

SWU is proud to continue its sponsorship of these groundbreaking Diaspora Social Work Conferences and is looking forward to attending.

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.

A photo of a crowd of people watching SWU General Secretary John McGowan present Rosa Silverman with her award at the BASW Social Work Journalism Awards 2025.

Jun 20

Congratulations to the 2025 BASW Social Work Journalism Award winners

These awards are supported by SWU as part of a wider joint campaign to improve public perceptions of social work.

Social Workers Union (SWU) and the Hazards Campaign

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.

Jun 12

Social workers, take the SWU and ITV News survey

Please help us build a national picture of the hidden costs of poverty and the pressures on frontline workers.

Campaign to improve working conditions for social workers - Stronger Social Work, Better Lives | BASW & SWU

Jun 10

SWU and BASW launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the social work profession

New research reveals that alarming staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions are putting children and adults at risk.

Logos of 29 organisations supporting the campaign to end the physical punishment of children including the Social Workers Union, Action for Children, Barnardo's, National Children's Bureau, NSPCC, and The Children's Society

Jun 06

Most safeguarding professionals support the end of physical punishment of children in England

SWU supports the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to end the physical punishment of children in England.