It took a long time to reach agreement, but it was worth the wait...
SCOTLAND: REPORTING ON THE SCOTTISH PAY DEAL
It took a long time to reach agreement, but it was worth the wait...
SECOND WORKSHOP 'BEST I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO ATTEND'
Jackie Marshall, NEC reports on the POA’s second Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop, 28-30 November2023
REPORT ON MEASLES IN CONSULTATION WITH HMPPS & UKHSA
Like all infections, a national problem becomes a bigger problem within the prison system because of the close proximity we have with each other and with prisoners.
WARNING SOME OF THESE PHOTOS ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC AND UPSETTING
Our campaign to tackle violence in the workplace goes to Westminster
OUR LEADERS HAVE NOT LEARNED A THING
Another vicious attack on a prison officer begs the question: when will decisions be made to make our violent workplaces safer?
CIRC 019: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th March 2024 for your information.
CIRC 018: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2024
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
CIRC 017: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th and 13th March 2024 for your information.
CIRC 016: POA PAY SUBMISSION
The POA Pay Submission can now be officially sent out as the other parties involved have now shared their documents.
CIRC 015: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th February 2024 for your information.
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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.