NASW Alaska News

Your Advocacy Needed! HB 110 (Social Work Licensure Compact) Headed to Vote Good afternoon social work community, I wanted to share some exciting update on the Social Work Licensure Compact (HB 110) to start the year. Yesterday, HB110 had it's second reading in the House of Representatives and we expect a vote soon, potentially as early as this Wednesday. NASW-Alaska encourages all members to contact your Representative and urge support of the bill. Please find a phone script below you can use as a template. Chapter leadership will also be meeting with Rep. Story this Thursday to discuss next steps and outline a s...

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Social Workers Belong in Elected Office. PERIOD. Social workers belong in elected office—and the upcoming Campaign School is an invitation to take that next step. Every day, social workers bring practical solutions, ethical leadership, and lived experience to some of our most pressing community challenges. Campaign School is a welcoming, supportive space to explore how those skills translate into political leadership, whether you’re just beginning to imagine yourself as a candidate or are ready to move closer to the ballot. Join colleagues from across the country to learn, connect, and build the confidence to help...

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Supporting Alaska Social Workers: A New Chapter Together.   Dear Dedicated NASW Alaska Members, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share a brief update as I begin supporting the Alaska Chapter. My name is Duane Breijak, and I have been appointed as the Executive Director of your great Chapter. I am reaching out today to share an update, acknowledge this period of transition, and begin building a relationship with you as your chapter moves forward. I also want to explicitly recognize Tonie Protzman's leadership and contributions to the Chapter. Tonie worked tirelessly on behalf of Alaska's social workers,...

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