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
“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.”
The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.
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.
Despite strong opposition from the social work community, the regulator is raising its registration, renewal, restoration, and scrutiny fees
The government shouldn’t be making decisions about disabled people’s lives without proper impact assessments or consultation.
This is an opportunity to hear from the team, learn more about our work behind the scenes, and ask any questions you may have.
The majority of courses in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026 are free for SWU members.
Four social work students have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on social work training and practice.
SWU has signed the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting urgent concerns.