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20 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 118

OFFENDER MANAGEMENT IN CUSTODY (OMiC) PAY, PROTECTIONS AND POLICY

The National Executive Committee has been engaged with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) for some time on the implementation of OMiC across the prison estate in England and Wales.

19 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 117

High court proceedings Friday 19th October 2018

Today at the High Court the POA won the right to have their objections to HMPPS proposals to impose changes to working conditions heard at trial.

19 Oct 18 PRESS RELEASE 191

POA Wins right to trial over negotiation dispute

The POA today agreed a deal with their Employer which forced plans for an imposition of new job roles to be placed on hold pending an expedited trial.

18 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 116

HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE ORDER IN RELATION TO HMP LINDHOLME

Please find attached High Court Order, which is self-explanatory. Please note that there will be a full trial which will commence in the first trial window after 17th December 2018.

17 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 115

OSG CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

The National Executive Committee would like to advertise 4 vacancies which have arisen for the OSG/Band 2 Consultative Committee.

17 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 114

POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE TUESDAY 14th MAY – THURSDAY 16th MAY 2019

The Annual Conference for 2019 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre and will be THREE days duration.

16 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 113

ACM 74/2018 - AWARDS FOR LONG TERM MEMBERSHIP

At this year’s Annual Conference, the following motion was passed:

13 Oct 18 PRESS RELEASE 190

Leaders of the POA are waiting to see if HMPPS carry out their threat to take further legal action through the courts to support the management of HMP Lindholme as they continue to bully, intimidate and threaten members of the Union.

12 Oct 18 PRESS RELEASE 189

HMP Lindholme

The latest problems at HMP Lindholme continue as staff face a daily battle to maintain order and discipline.

11 Oct 18 CIRCULAR 112

Are you due a Tax Refund?

As a member of the POA, you’re now entitled to have your tax code checked by professional tax code experts, at The Tax Refund Company.