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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.

A Harry Venning "Clare in the Community" illustration with the caption "SWU/BASW Student Bursary Campaign". Social worker Claire walks beside a friend through a university campus filled with diverse students and says to her friend, "Today's students have it so much easier than we did. They don't have all the distractions of what to spend a grant on..."

May 23

Sign the open letter to support social work students across England calling for bursary reform

The momentum of the England student bursary campaign is growing with over 250 signatures.

Community of Practice: Meet with SWU, April 27th 2023 - BASW Northern Ireland and the Social Workers Union (SWU)

May 04

SWU and BASW NI discuss future joint campaigns

The special BASW NI Community of Practice with SWU was an excellent discussion on future campaigning and models for working together.

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

Apr 28

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2023

Social workers deserve a safe and healthy workplace and SWU will continue to campaign for this on behalf of our members, and to fight for better resources for people who use social services.

Stress Awareness Month 2023 (#ACTNOW) Interview with Dr Neil Thompson | Talk to SWU: Let's Talk About Stress in Social Work

Apr 24

Talk to SWU interview with Dr Neil Thompson for Stress Awareness Month 2023

Let’s talk about stress and burnout in social work.

Apr 03

The “Hormotional” Social Worker

SWU Executive Committee UK Representative Chrissie Beatty writes about her experience of menopause and the importance of workplace support and inclusion.