The Social Workers Union (SWU) is a trade union dedicated to social work professionals in the UK.
Birmingham, UK
Joined September 2016
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We invite SWU & BASW members to attend the online consultation for the UK Parliament Cross Party Group for Social Work on November 5th. This is an opportunity to share your experiences of using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace directly with MPs: swu-union.org.uk/2026/10/cgp…
Social workers & social work students in Scotland, please take a few minutes to complete @ScotsSW's survey "Beyond the red lines: What should Public Service Reform deliver for social work?" to guide the asks taken to the Government in the next few weeks: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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A fantastic launch of the #RightToFoodCommission in Parliament, bringing together commissioners, parliamentarians, trade unions, campaigners and the communities at the heart of this fight.
It has been one of the honours of my life to listen to communities across the country and work alongside people determined to end the scourge of hunger.
In one of the richest countries in the world, nobody should be worried about where their next meal is coming from.
Now we need Government action.
A Right to Food enshrined in law, ensuring everyone can access affordable, nutritious food with dignity.
Our communities cannot carry on paying the price for political decisions that drive poverty and food insecurity.
Hunger is a political choice. Together, we must demand a different future.
#RightToFood #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice
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Social workers on the 'horrific' and quiet experience of menopause at work - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/content/…
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#CovidInquiry care report fails to recognise the heavy toll of pandemic on migrant care workers, whose evidence helped expose serious failures. They weren't explicitly named.
Their testimony must lead to change.
UVW’s response with @publiclawcentre 👇🏽
uvwunion.org.uk/en/press-rel…
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🇵🇸 PSC Trade Union Conference
📣 Workers Organising for Palestine
🗓️ Saturday 14 November, London
Join our conference for trade unionists on Saturday 14th November in Central London, where you can continue to plan, network and organise BDS campaigns for Palestine in your workplace and in your trade union.
Register: palestinecampaign.org/events…
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🚨Join the fantastic line up of speakers on the Uniting Against the Rise of the Far Right plenary at the Together Alliance summit!👇🏿
🗓️ SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER
🎟️ TICKETS: tickettailor.com/events/tate…
See you there! #Together @UKTogetherAll
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Disabled people should not have to choose between being active & financial security!
New research reveals how fear of losing benefits is preventing Disabled people from being physically active.
Read the story here:
disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…
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Is it any wonder that families are struggling? 🤯
The pressure is universal, so the support should be too: Free School Meals for All.
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Join @GawainLittle and hundreds of others at Organise Together.
People from across Britain, sectors and communities. Together in one room.
Strategising to get the far right off our streets.
Tickets going fast 👉 togetheralliance.org.uk/orga…
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🚨 MANCHESTER WE’RE COMING! Join us on Saturday for the Northern Organise Together summit to debate, strategise and organise on how we stop the far right.
There will be plenty of workshops and we’ll be joined by an amazing team of speakers!
🎫 bit.ly/togetherinmanchester
Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's online launch of the @CliffEdgeNI key asks and to discuss what needs to happen next to protect people and families across Northern Ireland. Book your free ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime…
Pleased to attend the Coastal Social Work Conference in Bournemouth yesterday which launched a two-year research project on Co-Developing Good Recruitment and Retention of Social Workers in Coastal Areas. Explore the project's findings and learn more here: bucks.ac.uk/coastal-social-w…
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🌊 Check out our new Coastal Social Work research project website! Explore our work and learn more about the research project. Lots of findings and publications upcoming - watch this space:
bucks.ac.uk/coastal-social-w…
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There’s still time to share your views on proposed changes to how newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) meet their continuous professional learning (CPL) requirements.
We want to hear from newly qualified social workers, supervisors, employers, educators and anyone affected by the proposals.
Your feedback will help shape the final recommendations to the SSSC Council.
Please complete the survey by Sunday 18 October 2026.
Read the proposals and complete the survey ➡️ ow.ly/3OUu50ZWSrT
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👇 Is neurodiversity on your union’s agenda?
🔎 Explore workplace barriers and how reps can better support members - gftuet.org.uk/courses/bargai…
Led by @JanineBooth, bringing trade union expertise and lived experience 🔥
#GFTUET #Bargaining #Neurodiversity
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#TimmsReview
#PIP
We need you to contact your MP today & raise your concerns about lack of co production with Timms review & proposed cuts to PIP
We need to put MPs under pressure not to vote for cuts to support
dpac.uk.net/2026/10/nows-the…
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#AccessibleHousing
The disability minister has supported his government’s “unprincipled” decision to slash accessible housing targets set by the last Conservative government.
disabilitynewsservice.com/mi…
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1️⃣ week to go!
This time next week, hundreds from across the country will come together at Organise Together in Manchester.
To help plan, organise and build together against the far right in local communities across the country.
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT | @POAUnion's Steve Gillan has joined our Presidential team.
"I look forward to taking on this role, working closely with colleagues across the movement and contributing, alongside a talented GFTU presidential team.”
#GFTU #POA #Solidarity #Unity #Education
