Working Conditions - SWU Social Workers Union

The Migrant Workers' Rights Coalition is made up of migrant-led groups, trade unions, frontline advice & support organisations, and policy and research bodies - building collective power to defend and advance the rights of millions of migrant workers across the UK. United for rights, dignity, respect, and justice for all working people. - MWRC members and supporters

Apr 29

May Day 2026: Migrants’ Rights Are Workers’ Rights

A statement from the MWRC and an invitation to join the Migrant Workers’ Rights Bloc on May 4th in London.

Social Workers Union (SWU) - International Workers' Memorial Day, April 28th

Apr 28

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026

This year’s theme ‘psychosocial risks and mental wellbeing at work’ is a pressing issue for social workers.

Apr 01

World Social Work Day 2026

SWU and BASW took the WSWD 2026 celebration to Westminster with the second meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Social Work.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Mar 26

Hundreds of social workers forced to cover basic essentials for vulnerable people from their own pockets

The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund may still fall short of preventing frontline social workers from having to step in personally to support people in crisis.

Supporting International Women's Day - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Mar 08

International Women’s Day 2026

This year to support IWD 2026, we are highlighting an issue that disproportionately affects women and girls – digital violence.

Feb 05

A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters – March 24th

The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.

Jan 30

Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – February 19th

UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.

Jan 09

Reducing the risk of Doxxing: A mini guide for social workers

A SASW and SWU guide for UK social workers to keep their personal information safe online.

Dec 18

Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th

Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited to talk with SWU about your experiences and present difficulties. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 4:15-5pm. The confidential feedback you give in this webinar Read more

A photo of the SWU and BASW launch of the Cross Party Group for Social Work in the House of Commons including from left to right: Andy McDonald MP, BASW Interim CEO Professor Sam Barron, SWU Chair Dave Callow, Ian Byrne MP, SWU Executive Committee member Nana Yabbey-Hagan, SWU General Secretary John McGowan, and Lord Alf Dubs.

Oct 22

SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster

This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.