Events in the SWU calendar
The week commencing 30th March will see ballot papers despatched to eligible members, asking you to vote for one of two candidates for the important role of General Secretary.
Learn more SWU General Secretary 2026 Election: Further Information
SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.
Learn more March with SWU and the Together Alliance on March 28th
The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.
Learn more A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters – March 24th
UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.
Learn more Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – February 19th
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 will be used to support a campaign around SWU’s Annual General Meeting 2025 “Motion 5:…
Learn more Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th
Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.
This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.
Learn more SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster
SWU and BASW are holding an event at the UK Parliament next week to lobby MPs and Peers for better working conditions for social workers.
Learn more SWU and BASW are bringing the working conditions campaign to Westminster
SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.
Learn more Community Anti-racism Conference to Mark Black History Month 2025
Our upcoming AGM will be held at the end of September 2026. This event is for SWU members only.
A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.
SWU National Organiser & Union Contact Manager Jessie Hoskin reflects on this GFTU Education Programme course for trade union activists who want an opportunity to think outside the box with key leaders from across the movement. A week ago, I attended a session at the GFTU Summer School that made me think about union work.…
Learn more What I Learned About Real Union Work at GFTU Summer School
“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”
Learn more Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment
The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.
Learn more No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025
On the first Tuesday of every month we’ll be hosting online meetups for Union Contacts and SWU members who are keen to find out more about being a Union Contact.
This is an opportunity to hear from the team, learn more about our work behind the scenes, and ask any questions you may have.
The majority of courses in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026 are free for SWU members.
This webinar with the Department of Health & Social Care will introduce the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care staff and how it will affect you as a social worker.
SWU is proud to continue its sponsorship of these groundbreaking Diaspora Social Work Conferences and is looking forward to attending.
These awards are supported by SWU as part of a wider joint campaign to improve public perceptions of social work.
Learn more Congratulations to the 2025 BASW Social Work Journalism Award winners
This 2-part online training from the Hazards Campaign is open to all SWU members and will run across two sets of dates this summer.
Learn more Free health and safety training for social workers
Please help us build a national picture of the hidden costs of poverty and the pressures on frontline workers.
SWU and BASW launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the social work profession
New research reveals that alarming staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions are putting children and adults at risk.
A panel of A&R Trade Union Officers will answer your questions about disability rights and any other workplace issues you are experiencing.