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Prison Officers’ Association Advert to ex-prison staff
Did you work at Medomsley Detention Centre, or interact with anyone who did? The PPO needs to hear from you.
Tribute to Joe Simpson
Watch the tribute to Joe Simpson
RETIRED BUT STILL OWED A REFUND
If you still pay tax, even if it’s just on your pension, there’s a fairly high chance you may have paid too much.
Prison officers demand the right to strike - POA publish briefing paper for TUC and Labour Conferences 2024
Read the POAs briefing paper attached
Retired members Survey
The newly revamped POA retired members committee are keen to compile the contact details of all retired members.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A FIRST-TIME SPEAKER ATTENDING CONFERENCE
As I drove into Eastbourne on the Monday before conference with my fellow delegate and observer, I can remember being filled with apprehension on what the first day would bring and how nervous I would be, standing up in front of my peers from around the United Kingdom and those of the National Executive Committee, speaking for the first time.
UK Hazards Campaign announces a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for ALL workers
The Hazards Campaign has announced a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for all workers
Webinar: health and safety in a changing climate - 3rd July 2pm - 3pm
This webinar will equip health and safety reps with the skills to protect their colleagues from climate change-related hazards.
Free Online course for Black union members: An introduction to the role - Union Health & Safety Rep
The TUC is running some introductory courses for Black union members which are free, online, open to any Black member of a TUC affiliated union.
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