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
The new Co-operation Agreement shows our ongoing commitment to providing the best for social workers together. John McGowan, SWU General Secretary and Ruth Allen, BASW Chief Executive signed a new, formal co-operation agreement between the two organisations in London on Read more
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
February is a time to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity. This year’s theme “Body, Mind and Spirit” provides opportunity to reflect on the complexities of identity and Co-building Inclusive Social Transformation. SWU supports LGBT+ History Month and its Read more
The ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions: Good Practice Toolkit’ is continued evidence of the commitment of BASW & SWU to create positive working conditions for Social Workers, but we need more than just a toolkit to thrive in social Read more