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POA Circulars
CIRC 041: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd April 2026 for your information.
CIRC 039: FREE INITIAL ADVICE ON ANY FAMILY LAW MATTER
Lund Bennett provides a membership benefit and are your dedicated Family Law solicitors for the POA. The firm offers robust advice and support – they are rated 5* on Review Solicitors and provide access to some of the country’s best family lawyers.
CIRC 038: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2026
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CIRC 037: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th April 2026 for your information.
CIRC 036: PULSE SURVEY ON SAFETY
HMPPS have informed the National Executive Committee that they are preparing to launch their next Pulse Survey, which will focus on Safety. They have indicated that they intend to launch this Pulse Survey on Monday 20th April 2026.
CIRC 035: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th March 2026 for your information.
CIRC 034: POA CIRCULAR 23/2026 RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – POSTCARD ACTION
POA Circular 23/2026 was promulgated on 23rd March 2026 as part of our ongoing Campaign to have our Right to Strike Reinstated and explained that the POA would be distributing pre-printed postcards to all our members.

CIRC 033: RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – FURTHER ACTION
As per POA Circular 23/2026, here is an update on new Right to Strike Campaign materials including:
CIRC 032: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2026
Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking "two candidates" nominated by branches to attend the TUC Conference annually.
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