✏️ WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT We’re coming together on 17 Oct in Manchester to share skills, stories and learnings to mobilise against the far right. It’s not too late to get your ticket. togetheralliance.org.uk/organise-tog...

Patient work on class issues can help turn the tide against the far right Share @gawainlittle.bsky.social on today’s #CableStreet90 anniversary in the @mstaronline.bsky.social : morningstaronline.co.uk/article/pati... #GFTU

Patient work on class issues can help turn the tide against the far right

ON October 4 1936, 90 years ago, the local Jewish community, Irish dockers, unemployed workers, trade unionists, socialists and communists came together to defend the East End of London against Oswald...

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“They shall not pass.” 90 years ago today, as antisemitism and fascism were on the rise throughout Europe, Oswald Mosley’s racist British Union of Fascists planned a provocative march through the Jewish community of East London.

Our history. We keep marching on 💚 #CableStreet90 #TheyShallNotPass

We’re looking forward to ‘The Battle of Cable Street ninety years on: the struggle against fascism and antisemitism, then and now’ tomorrow with with Nadia Valman, Liam Liburd (@liamliburd.bsky.social) and Joseph Finlay (@josephfinlay.bsky.social). Book here to join us: bit.ly/4xoQuJC

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This morning, we launched our 'Poverty in Scotland 2026' report, showing nearly 1 million people in Scotland are living in poverty, including around 1 in 5 children. Alongside this, we published an explainer looking at the key role councils play in reducing poverty.

Glasgow City Council's threat of 'fire & re-hire' will cause avoidable damage to staff trust, livelihoods, and functionality of statutory services if it goes ahead. It is imperative that a way forward is found. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/GOPJUXB

👋 If you're at The Social Work Show in Manchester today, make sure to drop by our exhibitor stand with @swu-uk.bsky.social and say hello! Our team is looking forward to meeting lots of Social Workers and Social Work Students throughout the day!

Looking forwards to today's Social Work Show in Manchester - be sure to stop by the SWU and BASW England stall to say hello! @davesocialist.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social @socialworktoday.bsky.social

We'll be exploring the activity trap in an upcoming episode of our Let's Talk Social Work podcast. Meantime, please do consider joining this webinar hosted by @disrightsuk.bsky.social exploring how we can support Disabled Adults to participate in physical activity. 👇

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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. 🗓️ Thursday 22nd October 🕰️ 13:30 💻 Online Book your spot 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dismantlin...

🎙 NEW PODCAST! Discussing the emergence of Veterinary Social Work in the UK. Host Jonny Adamson is joined by the UK's first Veterinary Social Worker, Rebecca Stephens, and dual Qualified Social Worker and Vet Surgeon, Yasmin Amer. Apple 🔗 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 🔗 sptfy.in/d2ur

📰 BASW and @swu-uk.bsky.social warn that pay cuts for social work managers in Glasgow will significantly damage services. 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 👇

SWU is proud to be at the TUC (@tuc.org.uk) 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.

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/talk...

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.

Disabled people were promised co-production. But the Timms Review is giving us co-option! Let disabled people lead an independent review! #TimmsReview #DPAC #Wales #Cymru #TakingThePIP #Disability Save the date - Cardiff 25 September, Bangor 30 September

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. 🍎🍯

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 @scotssocialwork.bsky.social: swu-union.org.uk/2026/09/join...

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. 🗞️ Read the article here:https://buff.ly/R2z8OxM 📢 Read our full statement here: buff.ly/hXOaEsj

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/havi...

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 do, how you can get more involved in your union, and meet new General Secretary Dave Callow and Interim Chair Chrissie Beatty: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/talk...

Our statement on the 2026-27 Programme for Government. Our members will keenly await the promised engagement on the details of these proposals over the next 3 months. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/gUMu8Bu

People up and down the country are gearing up for Organise Together – two summits to plan our next steps. Are you one of them? Reserve your spot now: togetheralliance.org.uk/organise-together

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 do, how you can get more involved in your union, and meet new General Secretary Dave Callow and Interim Chair Chrissie Beatty: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/talk...

7 0 0 registrations and climbing 🚀 Here at the home of trade union education, our doors are open ready to welcome all learners 👋 🏘Our independent, progressive education offer is like no other, register today - gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET #WorkersEducation

One week to go until annual registration renewal opens on 1 September. Check your email and mobile number are up to date so you don't miss anything important from us. Login: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/login

Building Brighter Futures for Every Child 🌟 Join the "Careers That Care South West" event on 24 September 2026 at Bristol's M Shed. Connect, learn, and be inspired by the people shaping children's services. It's free to attend. Reserve your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/careers-th...

Be there. 🔗 Tickets available: www.togetheralliance.org.uk/organise-tog...

Welsh Government criticises PIP review co-production: why Wales is calling for a Disabled-led alternative disabledentrepreneur.uk/welsh-govern... #TimmsReview #TakingThePIP #DPAC #Cymru #disability

Welsh Government Criticises PIP Review Co-Production: Why Wales Is Calling for a Disabled-Led Alternative | DISABLED ENTREPRENEUR - DISABILITY UK

The Welsh Government has raised significant concerns about co-production in the UK-wide Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), calling for an independent disabled-led approach to future ...

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We have a whole caledar of #LunchtimeSeminars planned for September, October and November. All of these Seminars are free and open to anyone - just visit our events page for the full programme here >>> https://niscc.info/events/ #Events #LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare