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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.

People marching down the street and carrying the Durham Miners' Association banner at the 2023 Durham Miners' Gala parade.

Jul 10

General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) launches new Education Programme at the Durham Miner’s Gala

The highlight of the Durham Miner’s Gala weekend was the launch of the GFTU Educational Trust’s new training programme.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Jun 16

Labour urged to include social work in Manifesto plans

Labour Party leadership urged to look again at plans for Government as social workers are not mentioned once in the 86-page “National Policy Forum” report.

"SWU and SASW will work 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 is only effective in supporting our citizens, but offers a healthy and sustainable career." - SASW National Director Alison Bavidge and SWU General Secretary John McGowan

Jun 16

SASW and SWU Statement: Social Work Pay Levels and Working Conditions

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

Jun 09

Sluggish growth in part-time social work roles

Over three-quarters of social work roles are not offered on a part-time or flexible-hours basis, although there has been a slight increase in rate since last year.

May 30

Social Workers start work on neurodiversity pledge

A group of neurodivergent social workers is calling for fellow professionals to join them in adopting a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.