The Social Workers Union (SWU) is a trade union dedicated to social work professionals in the UK.
Birmingham, UK
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Looking forwards to today's @SocialWorkShow in Manchester - be sure to stop by the SWU and BASW England stall to say hello!
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Taking on teen food insecurity - CYP Now cypnow.co.uk/content/analysi…
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No one should have to choose between being physically active and access to benefits.
Join the webinar on the Activity Trap research launching soon, to discuss the findings and where we go from here.
🗓️ 22nd October
🕰️ 13:30
💻 Online
Book your spot 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/dismantli…
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🚨 ROUTE CONFIRMED - March for Palestine 🇵🇸
⏰ 10 October, 12PM
📍 Victoria Embankment - Downing Street, London
The route for the march for Palestine has been confirmed. Join us from 12PM as we march from Victoria Embankment to Downing Street. We must demand our government deliver meaningful sanctions on the whole state of Israel to pressure it to end its apartheid and genocide against Palestinians.
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📰 SASW and SWU warn that pay cuts for social work managers in Glasgow will do significant damage to services across children.
We raised the alarm on this matter in The Scotsman last week and have written to the Scottish Government to push back on the proposals.
Read more ⬇️
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It is deeply irresponsible to risk destabilising social work at a time of such intense pressure on services.
Read the @TheScotsman article here 🔗 scotsman.com/news/politics/g…
And the joint SASW & SWU statement here 🔗
swu-union.org.uk/2026/09/joi…
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SWU is proud to be at the TUC today as invited guests, standing alongside the wider trade union movement.
The trade union movement is incredibly important for social workers standing up for better working conditions; we are stronger together.
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In the UK we are facing rising inequality, attacks on equality and inclusion, and increasing pressures on the communities we support. The trade union movement has a vital role to play in defending dignity, fairness, and social justice.
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There's still time for SWU members to sign up for tomorrow's Talk to SWU webinar! Learn more about what we do, how you can get more involved with free trade union training courses and campaigns, and meet the new SWU General Secretary and interim SWU Chair: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/tal…
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#TimmsReview
#PIP
DPAC Cymru are organising the events this month in protest against the failure of the review to genuinely consult with disabled claimants.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/%…
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These are just some of the messages we've received from Together Alliance supporters to the @rnli.
Thank you for showing that unity is more powerful than hate, and that we're better together.
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Shana Tova from all of us at SWU! Wishing a happy #RoshHashanah and a good and sweet new year to our Jewish social work community. 🍎🍯
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Plans for a rationalisation of pay and job roles as part of a new pay deal for Glasgow City Councill will negatively impact some of our members and their colleagues in social work roles.
🗞️buff.ly/R2z8OxM
📢 Our joint statement with @ScotsSW: swu-union.org.uk/2026/09/joi…
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This year’s theme for Suicide Awareness Week is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.
SWU Interim Chair Chrissie Beatty has answered the call to #StartTheConversation writing about suicide, social work, and hope: swu-union.org.uk/2026/09/hav…
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RT @SWU_UK: SWU members are invited to join us for the upcoming Talk to SWU webinar on September 15th from 12-1pm. Learn more about what we…
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🤔 How does Parliament shape the lives of working people - and how can trade unions influence political change?
🔴 Find the answers at our Politics & Parliament course, delivered by @GawainLittle: gftuet.org.uk/courses/politi…
📅 12 Nov
📍 Parliament
🎟️ Free for @GFTU1 affiliates
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For anyone not following already, check out @SocWkHistory for regular updates about the network, and historical tidbits from the history of social work. Learn more about the network here: kcl.ac.uk/hscwru/swhn
This day in social work history ⏳
6th September 1860: Jane Addams, American activist, suffragette, author, and social worker born in Cedarville, Illinois. Sometimes called the “mother of social work”, Addams is known as the founder of Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago.
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Are you an international social worker in the UK, or supporting one?
Join us for an inspiring and informative discussion on ‘Recruitment to Success: Thriving as an International Social
Worker in the UK’.
17/09/2026
7PM
MS Teams direct join-in link: tinyurl.com/36394d94
ALT Meeting of new and practicing diaspora/ overseas qualified social workers in the UK
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Thanks so much @EmmaLewell - we'd love to work together on making this a reality for every child. Our coalition has 370+ orgs and public figures, with 50+ Labour MPs and Peers. Join us by pledging to make sure no child misses out on a hot, healthy lunch👇 freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk… or you can contact campaigns@nochildleftbehind.org.uk for more information.
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