This webinar will equip health and safety reps with the skills to protect their colleagues from climate change-related hazards.
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.
'DETAINED FOR TRAINING' IS KEY TO NIPPING A LIFE OF CRIME IN THE BUD
Some readers of Gatelodge may find it odd that a Tory hereditary peer is writing an article for this magazine and is a strong supporter of the POA. There are good reasons for this, which I will try to explain.
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.
VALUABLE SESSION TO DRIVE CHANGE
Gatelodge talks to Oana Coman about her time at the POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop
‘An introduction to the role of union health and safety rep’
The TUC are running a free online course for young union members in June entitled ‘An introduction to the role of union health and safety rep’, tutored by the excellent Dave Smith.
CIRC 023: PRISON OFFICER GRADES: DO YOU FEEL YOU MATTER?
We have been contacted by Anya Frude who is a Forensic Psychology doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham. Please see her request below.
CIRC 022: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2024
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
CIRC 021: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th April 2024 for your information.
CIRC 020: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 10 – 13 JUNE 2024
As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
RETIRED MEMBERS - BLUE LIGHT CARDS
The battle for access to a Blue Light Card continues with a totally intransigent company. We have been in a constant dispute for a long time now and seem no further forward.
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