SASW and SWU are calling on Aberdeen City Council to re-think proposals to cut the number of hours for social workers in the authority.
SWU and SASW understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions.
With recruitment of social workers still proving challenging for employers, now is the time for concerted action.
Another year comes to an end, and what a year 2024 has been. This year your union has been campaigning, launching new resources, and hosting and attending events across the UK. Highlights have included: The SWU Conference in Manchester was Read more
We will close on Tuesday, 24th December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.
Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.
SWU is thrilled that this call for fair terms and conditions in Scotland has reached such a huge milestone and we urge everyone to sign the petition.
SWU and BASW are working together on a new campaign to highlight the challenges facing mental health workers in the UK.
Be sure to download your free copy of the Reflective Supervision Guide which is now available on the SWU website.