Jan
16
Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination
These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.
Category: SWU-BASW UK
Jan
04
Part 2. Racism in Social Work – In conversation with a Trade Union Official
The second part in a collaborative series with SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher and A&R Trade Union Officials.
Nov
15
BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
We call on UK and international governments to press for an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hamas and to seek a political way forward that can promote the equal human and social rights of the Palestinian and Israeli populations.
Nov
07
Social Workers Union and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation international knowledge exchange trip
This was a unique opportunity for UK social workers to learn about Thunderbird’s strength-based, holistic, trauma informed approach to social work practices.
Oct
12
The A&R Team has developed new guidance documents for members to use
The BASW / SWU A&R team has developed 46 new guidance sheets across a wide range of employment law matters and on fitness to practice processes.
Oct
12
BASW & SWU Statement on Israel-Palestine conflict
BASW and the SWU stand with the innocent victims, their families and all civilians at risk of harm and death in Israel and Palestine in the current terrible and escalating conflict.
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
30
IPSO training event on June 8 is open to all – learn about the media complaints process for social workers, the rules the press must follow, and how IPSO can help social workers
This free event organised by IPSO, SWU, and BASW will help social workers understand press regulation and editorial standards.
May
16
Event announced to help social workers understand media complaints process
This event will help social workers navigate the complaints process if they are the victims of unfair reporting by journalists and learn how media guidelines work to protect the public.
Apr
17
SWU and BASW call for bursary reform to be included in Labour manifesto
If the current Government is not prepared to act on the issues social work students have raised, Labour must.