News Room

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14^th August 2024 for your information.

Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 16th September 2024.

The POA Union which represents Prison Officers working in Youth Custody Prisons in England and Wales has today written to the Government warning them that a tragedy within youth prisons is imminent if they do not provide adequate protections for staff.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 31^st July 2024 for your information.

Following the promulgation of POA Circular 55/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the General Secretary.

Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for two National Executive Committee members.

The current position of the General Secretary expires in May 2025 after Annual Conference.

The TUC is championing the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) as life-saving legislation as trade unions mark the 50th anniversary of its Royal Assent today (Wednesday). 

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.

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