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Dec 02

Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism Rally 2024

SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.

The logos of the Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund and the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) next to a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building

Oct 29

Progress in Scottish students’ campaign welcomed

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 and SASW will work together with our members and colleagues in professional bodies, other unions, and affiliates to accomplish sustainable changes which go beyond pay and help create a working environment that not only is effective in supporting our citizens, but offers a healthy and sustainable career." - Alison Bavidge, SASW National Director & John McGowan, SWU General Secretary

Oct 25

One Deal for Social Work campaign reaches 1000 signatures

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.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund | BASW

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.

SWU General Secretary John McGowan welcomes a crowd of international social workers to the launch of the Reflective Supervision Guide at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh on 17 June 2024.

Jun 24

Reflective Supervision: A Best Practice Guide launched to international crowd of social workers in Edinburgh

Be sure to download your free copy of the Reflective Supervision Guide which is now available on the SWU website.

A photo of materials in the SWU Conference 2024 pack including a flyer for the SWU Assignment essay competition, a SWU lanyard, and a SWU notebook

May 30

SWU Conference – 27th April 2024, Manchester

Edith Till reflects on how the SWU Conference has inspired her and benefited her as a social work student.

SWU Conference 2024 attendees hold up limited edition hard copies of the Austerity Action Group's newly updated and launched Campaign Action Pack

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.

May 09

SWU figures used in cold homes warning to members of the Scottish Parliament

“We need MSPs to come together and unite on a programme that will tackle the long term causes of Scotland’s cold homes crisis and provide emergency support to those most at risk next winter.”