Please see attached the POA Conference 2026 - Day 3 Report
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PR 307: POA GENERAL SECRETARY STEVE GILLAN CHALLENGES THE LABOUR GOVERNMENT TO SHOW THEY ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS
In his closing address to the POA Conference, General Secretary Steve Gillan has challenged the Labour Government, whoever is in charge, to demonstrate once and for all that they are on the side of Prison Officers and working class communities.
PR 305: PRISON OFFICERS UNION ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF NAUSEATING HYPOCRISY OVER PAY AWARD
The Leaders of the Prison Officer’s Union have slammed UK Government Ministers accusing them of nauseating hypocrisy following the announcement by The Prison Service Pay Review Body that Prison staff will receive a 3.5% pay increase for the coming year.
POA Conference 2026 - Day 2 report
The conference began with the General Secretary announcing a joint campaign with the GMB who have recognition rights for custody officers involved in prisoner transfer.
POA Conference 2026 - Day 1 Report
300 plus POA delegates and visitors are in Eastbourne for the conference. The conference started with reports from the Standing Orders Committee and a minute's silence in tribute to members who passed away in the previous year.
Action Zone
Eric Creed - death notice
Born 24th January 1949
Worked at Wakefield Prison during the 80s & 90s
Passed away suddenly at home in Flanshaw on 28th April, aged 77 years.
Beloved husband, father & grandfather who will be missed.
Eric's Funeral will take place Thursday 28th May 2026 at 12.40pm at Wakefield Crematorium (WF4 3JA)
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Six-figure compensation awarded to Prison Officers’ Association member with lung cancer
Why join the POA?
We’ll support you when you have a problem at work and work to improve your Terms and Conditions. But that’s not all we’re about. Being a POA member also gives you access to a whole host of other benefits.
POA members gain from a wide range of benefits negotiated by your Union - with potential savings far above the cost of annual subscription! These are regularly updated and cover everything from lifestyle to health, motoring, technology, shopping, charity support, legal and financial. Here is a small sample:
- Health and wellbeing – savings, discounts, eyecare, counselling, rehabilitation services
- Legal Services – Personal Injury, Employment, Deaths in Custody, Will Writing
- Cars – breakdown cover, purchase discounts, hire, new and used vehicles
- Leisure and Travel – short breaks, holidays, car hire, travel insurance
- Financial Services – advisory services, savings and loans, cashbacks and discounts, help with difficulties, tax
- Insurance – Life Assurance, Income Protection, Vehicle and Home, Pet, Travel insurance
- Technology and Mobiles – group discount schemes
- Charities offering assistance to members – distress and hardship relief, money and debt problems, allowance and grants, confidential helpline
- Shop – food and household brands, goods and luxury items, payment cashback card, Blue Light discount card.
Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.