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CIRC 101: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 17–20 FEB 2025 - QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH
As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
H&S CIRC 003: A GUIDE TO HEALTH & SAFETY FOR UNION REPRESENTATIVES
Thompsons Solicitors have recently produced a helpful guide for Health & Safety Reps.
CIRC 100: RATS AND MICE IN THE WORKPLACE
The National Executive has become aware that many workplaces are experiencing problems with the prevalence of rats and mice in the workplace.
CIRC 099: HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Annual Conference Motion 14/2024 set out new Terms of Reference for the Health and Safety Consultative Committee.
CIRC 098: MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – CHESTERTON GRANT
The POA have provided a membership benefit from Chesterton Grant for over 2 years. Chesterton Grant can assist members with
CIRC 097: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th November 2024 for your information.
CIRC 096: CAMPAIGN FOR THE RIGHT TO STRIKE
The POA NEC have never given up over the last 30 years in getting Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 repealed.
CIRC 095: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY
Further to POA Circular 086/2024 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 6th December 2024.
CIRC 094: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP COURSE
POA Circular 087/2024 outlined the benefits of courses provided by GFTU to POA members for 2025.
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