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Social Workers Union (SWU) & The Independent

Jan 26

Please share your views with SWU and The Independent

Help us highlight the pressures staff in social work are facing and the changes that may be needed to address them.

Talk to SWU (Social Workers Union): workplace issues webinar

Jan 23

Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 12 February 2024

All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 4. Sexism and Sex Discrimination in the Workplace – In conversation with a Trade Union Official

Jan 23

Part 4. Sexism and Sex Discrimination in the Workplace – In conversation with a Trade Union Official

These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination

Jan 16

Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination

These are significant issues specific to the discrimination and disadvantage social workers are facing with employers.

Social Workers Union Blog Series | Social workers are facing discrimination and disadvantage with employers | Part 2. Racism in Social Work

Jan 04

Part 2. Racism in Social Work – In conversation with a Trade Union Official

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

Dec 29

Part 1. The Problem: Racism

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

Cymru Wrth-hiliol | An Anti-Racist Wales

Dec 15

ADSS Cymru Staff Insights Project: Implementing the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan

ADSS Cymru is calling for views of past and present social care staff to inform the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

Oct 27

Black History Month 2023 – Recognising racism in the workplace is just the first step

I am pleased to write a small piece from my own lens, the lens of a black, young, educated woman who has been a qualified social worker for over a decade.

Many red, yellow, green, purple, and blue umbrellas are suspended overhead by wires between buildings.

Oct 18

Social work neurodiversity task force meets

A group of neurodivergent social workers have started work on a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.

Lucy Challoner (left) and David Grimm (right) who are leading the @swstudentsunite campaign hold the jointly signed letter on 28th October 2022.

Jul 13

Social work students honoured for activism

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