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British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Workers Union (SWU), UNISON

Sep 01

BASW, SWU, and UNISON Joint Statement on Social Work England

BASW, SWU, and UNISON have produced a second joint statement to document ongoing significant concerns on behalf of our respective members.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference: Solidarity at Work - 6th September 2025, Manchester

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.

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.”

Summer Conference - 27 June 2025 - Forging a bold future where no child is left behind | No Child Left Behind, National Education Union

Aug 18

No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025

The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.

Jul 28

New monthly meetups for Union Contacts

On the first Tuesday of every month we’ll be hosting online meetups for Union Contacts and SWU members who are keen to find out more about being a Union Contact.

Jul 28