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The above workshop will be held from Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 November 2024 at the Quorn Grange Hotel, Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough.

Please be reminded that the current policy of the POA is not to engage in completion of the employer’s annual staff survey.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th August 2024 for your information.

POA are pleased to announce a brand-new member benefit through a partnership with Perks Mobile.

Please find attached a letter from the Prime Minister and my response, together with a copy of “The Right to Strike” Briefing.

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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. Each of the locations, dates and registration links are below:

Newcastle,  Thursday 26th September

https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/ntuc-health-safety-seminar-2024

Glasgow,  Tuesday 1st October

https://bit.ly/HSAWA_at_50_Healthy_Safe_Fair_Work_for_All

Swindon,  Tuesday 1st October

https://www.tuc.org.uk/safety-reps-connect-south-west

Cornwall,  Wednesday 23rd October

https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/cornwall-reps-connect

Birmingham,  Thursday 14th November

to register, email: tmidlands@tuc.org.uk

Cardiff,  Tuesday 26th November

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KYdnqnOi8UOWqPuvC9bVoM80q0iNgOhBqu_SqZhHvElUN1EwUkQ5STBXTjE4MTgxR1RFTU0yT1lPSi4u


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