Following the promulgation of POA Circular 79/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the Deputy General Secretary.
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CIRC 086: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION TIMETABLE, NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND ELECTION ADDRESSES
Following the promulgation of POA Circular 79/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the Deputy General Secretary.
CIRC 085: YOUNG TRADE UNIONISTS’ MAY DAY BRIGADE TO CUBA 2025
As part of the POA International work which has been approved by Annual Conference, Cuba solidarity have invited the POA to send young trade unionists to Cuba May Day in 2025.
CIRC 084: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025 13TH -15TH MAY 2025 – WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE
The Annual Conference for 2025 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE and will be THREE days duration.
CIRC 083: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2024
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
SCOTLAND: RE POA SCOTLAND – CHARITY RAFFLE
We are delighted to tell you that the charity raffle organised for this year’s Scottish conference, raised a fantastic total of £3,585. Your kind generosity far exceeded our expectations.
The TUC is running a final round of their ‘An introduction to…’ courses
These are aimed at introducing young members to the idea of being a union health and safety rep. It talks through the remit of the role, how they would go about becoming a rep, the training they would receive etc.
There are two dates to choose from, both 13:00 – 16:00, free and online.
Tuesday 10th December - Registration link here
Tuesday 17th December – Registration link here
The TUC is running a series of events, bringing union health & safety reps together for workshops and networking.
Your reps based in these areas are very welcome to attend.
Birmingham, Thursday 14th November
to register, email: tmidlands@tuc.org.uk
Cardiff, Tuesday 26th November
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