National Chair

The unity we saw at the conference is vital as we move forward, continuing to fight for the pay recognition our challenging, dangerous and unique job description deserves Annual conference 2026 proved to be a successful week with some healthy debates and first-time delegates proving once again that the future of the union looks very promising. It was a pleasure to see so many ...

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

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

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

The General Secretary and I recently held an in-person meeting with the Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy. 

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

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

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

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

As I reflect on yet another crisis-ridden year for the Prison Service, I must show my appreciation for the dedicated and relentless work that the NEC, full-time officials, support staff and all POA employees have done to help POA members and myself. 

Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.