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
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
Human rights are not red tape that can be cut through at the Government’s convenience The new Bill of Rights is difficult to understand and decipher without a law degree, indeed it would give Rumpole of the Bailey a run Read more
BASW hosted and SWU chaired the panel discussion on March 28 that explored media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change The Social Work Future: Media and public perceptions of social work, impact and change online event was an opportunity Read more
Part 3 of the Bill gives police forces more power to place restrictions on protests and public assembly BASW UK has written to the Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper MP, to raise serious concerns over Part 3 of the Police, Read more
SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with trans communities across the world Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19) and Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20) is a time for the social work community to listen to and support the trans community. Read more
Representatives from SWU and BASW comment on the TUC’s decision… The Social Workers Union (SWU) has challenged the Trade Union Congress (TUC) decision to deny SWU’s membership application. SWU General Secretary John McGowan has sent a letter of complaint to TUC General Secretary Frances Read more
The official SWU history booklet covering the first decade of the union’s history from 2011-2021… Our History We are pleased to share the official SWU history booklet which covers the first decade of the trade union’s history. A copy of Read more