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Due to the new TUC Congress dates (18^th-20^th October), the TUC have rescheduled the lobby of parliament and evening mass rally to Wednesday 2^nd November 2022. Westminster Central Hall is still booked as the base for the day and evening.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of your members

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14^th September 2022 for your information.

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

The NEC are updating the records we hold on our Health and Safety Reps database and would ask all Branch Committees to send us the details of their appointed Health and Safety Reps.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24th August 2022 for your information.

All POA Offices will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 following the announcement of the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The NHS trade unions have had it confirmed that in England there is an expectation that Trusts will pay enhanced bank holiday rates to staff on Monday 19^th September 2022.  This has already been agreed in Scotland and Wales. 

At the Retired Members Committee Meeting of 31st August 2022, it was proposed, seconded, and agreed that the Retired Members Section affiliates to the National Pensioners Convention.

Your employer has a legal duty to assess the risks to the health and safety of employees that they may be exposed to whilst at work. In carrying out a risk assessment your employer should consult your health and safety representatives.