Events in the SWU calendar
Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism Rally 2024
SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.
Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 18 November 2024: Regulators and fitness to practice
This free session will outline differences between the UK social work regulators and explore how they approach ‘fitness to practice’ cases.
Make Equality Real campaign action call
Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.
Why the decriminilasiation of sex work is a trade union issue
Decriminalization would allow sex workers to advocate for their rights more openly and safely.
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SWU Executive Committee honours Angi Naylor for her contributions to the union and social work
Angi Naylor is a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been a member of the SWU Executive Committee since the union was formed.
A priority for Parliament – Free School Meals for All
Just a few weeks into a new Government, we’re doing everything in our power to spotlight the impact of child poverty on our communities.
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GFTU launches new Education Programme for trade unionists and activists
This training is free for members of affiliated organisations such as SWU, including hotel stays and meals for the residential courses.
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We are delighted to announce the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2024 Essay Competition
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on reflective supervision.
Reflective Supervision: A Best Practice Guide launched to international crowd of social workers in Edinburgh
Be sure to download your free copy of the Reflective Supervision Guide which is now available on the SWU website.
SWU and BNU to launch Reflective Supervision Guide
SWU and BNU have worked closely with social workers across the UK to develop a comprehensive approach to best practice for reflective supervision sessions.
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GFTU launches the Make Equality Real campaign calling for the inclusion of socio-economic duty into the Equality Act 2010 and the end of austerity
Join us in calling on all political parties in Westminster to introduce the socio-economic duty of the Equality Act 2010 and help make austerity unlawful
SWU Conference – 27th April 2024, Manchester
Edith Till reflects on how the SWU Conference has inspired her and benefited her as a social work student.
SWU Conference 2024 – solidarity, activism, and social justice
Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.
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SWU Annual General Meeting 2024
Our upcoming AGM will be held online on Friday 27th September 2024 from 2– 4pm. This event is for SWU members only.
Austerity Action Group launches updated “Campaign Action Pack” at the SWU Conference in Manchester
SWU and BASW support the Campaign Action Pack and encourage social workers to make use of this brilliant and accessible resource.
SWU AGM 2023 Update: Motion 5 Digital Poverty
Angi Naylor brings you up to date with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Motion 5 and asks for your support and action. “This AGM recognises that the Austerity Action Group (Boot Out Austerity Marches On) continues to identify and lobby with and on behalf of disadvantage groups and individuals whose lives have been blighted by…
Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2024 Essay Competition
Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by the end of day Sunday 16th June 2024 for the chance to win £500.
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Diaspora Dialogues Conference – A Momentous Event
SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher reports on the first Diaspora Social Worker Conference in the UK.
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SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024
SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.
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Countdown is on to neurodiversity pledge launch
Councils and other employers of social workers will soon be able to sign up to a new pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.
Updated Austerity Action Group “Campaign Action Pack” to be launched at the SWU Conference
SWU and BASW are proud to support the updating of this activism toolkit and hope you will join us for its launch on April 27 in Manchester.
SWU publishes Quick Reference Guide – Political Terminologies
We hope this Quick Reference Guide will help support our members to confidently join in political debates and conversations.
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The importance of union membership for Diaspora Social Workers
I invite diaspora social workers to join me at the upcoming Diaspora Dialogues Conference on March 18th – online and in London.
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SWU Conference 2024: Trade Unionism & Activism – Links with Social Work
A FREE Training & Development Day for Social Workers and Social Work Students in Manchester on 27th April 2024.
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