POA Circulars

POA Circular 14/2025 explained to members that John McDonnell MP had submitted amendments to the Bill that would reinstate the basic human right of Prison Officers ability to withdraw their labour.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26^th February 2025 for your information.

It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Andy Hogg, who passed away on Sunday 9 March following a short illness.

The current WULF Project Manager, Nigel Williamson will be retiring at the end of April 2025, therefore this will create a vacancy for a new Project Manager.

As you are aware, in 1994 the right to strike for Prison Officers was removed by the then Tory Government via S127 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The NEC have been made aware that there are increasing instances of fires due to Domestic Cooking and Refrigeration Facilities on Residential Units.

As you are aware, Joe Simpson passed away last year after a short illness. I previously informed you that as per his and his family’s wishes there was no funeral held, and it was Joe’s wish that he had a pure cremation.

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

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12^th February 2025 for your information.

The POA are not regulated to give pension advice or financial advice in relation to retirement planning. The POA are not insured or indemnified in relation to giving incorrect advice on pensions or retirement planning.  The POA do assist where a member has a complaint around the administration of their pension, and that assistance is usually limited to signposting to the MYCS ...