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The POA have reacted angrily to the statement by Secretary of state David Gauke, that was released on 22nd April 2018, in relation to the recruitment figures of Prison Officers.

17 Apr 18 CIRCULAR 41

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRADE CONSULTATIVE BALLOT

The National Executive Committee determined that a ballot (consultative) would take place in respect of asking POA members within the Operational Support Grade if they were prepared to take action up to and including Strike action on pension age changes and pay.

16 Apr 18 CIRCULAR 40

PENSION AGE CHALLENGE: APPLICATION TO THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL

Following the decision of the Executive to conduct the legal challenge on the new pension scheme, work has been ongoing for some time collating the members across the United Kingdom to commence the legal challenge.

11 Apr 18 PRESS RELEASE 167

PRISON OFFICERS TAKE LEGAL ACTION OVER PENSIONS

The POA has started the process of initiating Employment Tribunal proceedings which will challenge the introduction of a new pension scheme for Prison Officers in 2015.

11 Apr 18 CIRCULAR 39

NEW POA MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT CAR INSURANCE COMPARISON

Please see attached the latest membership benefit communication for POA members from POAprotect.