Jul
08
New campaign aims to provide better mental health care for most vulnerable in society
SWU and BASW are working together on a new campaign to highlight the challenges facing mental health workers in the UK.
Category: SWU-BASW NI
May
22
Social workers call for an increase in student social work bursaries
BASW NI and SWU research highlights the dire financial circumstances of social work students in Northern Ireland.
May
14
SWU Conference 2024 – solidarity, activism, and social justice
Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.
Mar
19
SWU Campaign Fund continues to support Social Workers
The SWU Campaign Fund has kicked off its third year of activity with a range of developments on new and existing campaigns.
Jan
04
BASW NI Community of Practice – Public Inquiries Information and Briefing session (Jan 17)
This session features a presentation from Belfast HSC Trust and the BASW/SWU A&R Team, and is open to members who may wish to come forward to give evidence at the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
Oct
03
SWU Union Contacts examine campaign successes
Learn about successful campaigns that have been supported by Campaign Collective, including several led by SWU members.
May
04
SWU and BASW NI discuss future joint campaigns
The special BASW NI Community of Practice with SWU was an excellent discussion on future campaigning and models for working together.
Mar
31
Special BASW NI Community of Practice with the Social Workers Union on April 27
SWU General Secretary John McGowan will visit BASW Northern Ireland to discuss the work of the Union and the SWU Campaign Fund.
Mar
18
UN Anti-Racism Day 2021
SWU supports this international day of action to unite against racism, antisemitism, anti-Roma racism, Islamophobia, Sinophobia, and fascism. 20 March 2021 is UN Anti-Racism Day, organised by Stand Up To Racism and the TUC. Events will take place this Saturday in Read more