A Christmas message from the Social Workers Union (SWU) “Each and every member continues to be at the forefront of our union. I hear constantly from members why they have joined a specialist union rather than one of the large generic unions – so thank you.” Blog 20 Dec 2022
UK Government announcement on public sector pay | Joint response from BASW Cymru and Social Worker Union BASW Cymru and SWU statement on the recent public sector pay increase (England) announced by the UK Chancellor. News 16 Aug 2024
‘It is time for Social Work England to step up for social workers’ Advocate for us, social workers say in response to regulator’s consultation on three-year strategy News 8 Dec 2022
Social work and the rise of trade unionism John McGowan, general secretary of the Social Workers Union, says his organisation is becoming an increasingly powerful voice within the profession Viewpoint 25 Jul 2018
Member only content Putting the social into social work - students take part in virtual disco After a year like no other, social work students from across the country got together online for a virtual end-of-term disco News 3 Sep 2020
Social workers neglecting urgent health needs juggling professional work with caring duties Social Workers Union calls for employers to adhere to law on workers' rights News 1 Feb 2024