SWU-SASW - Page 3 of 5 - SWU Social Workers Union

Feb 28

Students demand publication of funding report

“Every day that the Government fails to make a decision, the situation for social work students gets worse.”

Dec 29

The first part in a collaborative series with SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher and A&R Trade Union Officials.

Dec 01

Postgraduate social work students will be able to benefit from reform to the bursaries system in Scotland after a Government announcement.

Oct 03

Learn about successful campaigns that have been supported by Campaign Collective, including several led by SWU members.

Sep 11

Students have once again written to Ministers to ask for an update on progress and a meeting to discuss their proposals for reform.

Aug 03

The Social Workers Union has submitted evidence to a formal review of student bursaries in Scotland to back campaigners calling for change.

Jul 13

Two social work students have been presented with special awards for their campaign to secure bursaries for students on placements in Scotland.

Jun 28

Social work students in Scotland have secured a major step forward in their campaign for bursaries in the final years of their studies.

Jun 16

SWU and SASW will work with our members and colleagues in professional bodies, other unions, and affiliates to accomplish sustainable changes.

Apr 13

The students also now have the backing of Social Work Scotland, alongside the existing support from SWU and SASW.