POA Circulars

As part of a NTUC joint trade unions, the POA has written to the Cabinet Office calling for urgent and effective action to address continuing failures in the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

The General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU), of which the POA are an affiliate, launched a Survey for Workers’ Voices on Trade Union Education on 19^th January 2026, as part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with SOAS University of London’s Economics Department. 

With reference to POA Circular 54/2025, the Consultative Committee has now been formed, and their first meeting took place on 12^th and 13^th January 2026.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23^rd December 2025 for your information.

The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC LGBT+ Conference which will be held at The Doubletree by Hilton Metropole, Brighton.

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

The POA have worked tirelessly behind the scenes after the new immigration rules were enacted in July 2025.

It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Pat Burgess, who passed away on Wednesday 10 December  2025  following a short illness.

As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.

The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC Disabled Worker’s Conference which will be held at The Bournemouth International Centre from 19^th - 20^th May 2026.