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Following the promulgation of POA Circular 79/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the Deputy General Secretary.

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.

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.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

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.

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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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Listen now to episode 52 of the POA Podcast - The POA and the Pay Review Body Click here 

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