Congratulations to David Callow who is the new SWU Chair and Angi Naylor who is the new SWU Vice Chair! The new SWU Chair David Callow and Vice Chair Angi Naylor were elected from the SWU Executive at the formal Read more
Menopause is a Trade Union issue. The menopause is a significant life event for many people. You may have experienced it, be experiencing it now, or perhaps you will experience it in the future. You will have family, friends, colleagues, and Read more
Following the publication of advice and guidance for journalists reporting on the work of social workers, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the Social Workers Union (SWU) have written to editors of national newspapers and major regional publishing groups In Read more
Despite the regular call out for strike from some BASW and SWU members; unfortunately, there isn’t an automatic legal right to strike in the UK. Difference between British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and Social Workers Union (SWU) Membership of Read more
New advice and guidance for journalists reporting on the work of social workers has been launched to provide more protection for those working in the profession The guidelines were developed after members of the Social Workers Union (SWU) came forward Read more
SWU General Secretary John McGowan and BASW Professional Officer Rebekah Pierre have been invited to speak at Westminster Education Forum seminars on 29 September 2022 The Westminster Education Forum conference “Next steps for the children’s care system in England and Read more
John McGowan and Julia Ross speak on the importance of good employment practices and Trade Union support John McGowan, SWU General Secretary highlighted that “It was extremely useful to have met up with the new BASW Chair, Julia Ross and Read more
The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK The Social Workers Union (SWU) and the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) are two of over 70 Read more
Starting from September 2022, the bursary for both undergraduates and postgraduates in Wales will be increased by over 50% The MASW Social Work Bursary Campaign was one of the first campaigns to be supported through the SWU Campaign Fund, which was Read more
Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services First published: 25 July 2022 Last updated: 25 July 2022 Social workers carry out a vital role within our communities, supporting people to take charge of their own lives. They are at Read more