Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th May 2026 for your information.
CIRC 048: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th May 2026 for your information.
CIRC 047: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21
The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
CIRC 046: RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – FURTHER ACTION
POA Circular 033/2026 asked members to contact their local MP and request their support for the POA's Right to Strike Campaign.
CIRC 045: POA CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT – JUNE 2026
Please bring the contents of this Circular to the attention of all POA members.
CIRC 044: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2026 - CONFERENCE MOTIONS 74/2018 AND 44/2022
Following the adoption of the above motions, members may apply for 10, 15, 20, and 30-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out on the attached pro-forma.
CIRC 043: POA CIRCULARS 23/2026 AND 34/2026 RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – POSTCARD ACTION
POA Circular 23/2026 was promulgated on 23rd March 2026 and POA Circular 34/2026 was promulgated on the 2nd April 2026 as part of our ongoing Campaign to have our Right to Strike Reinstated and explained that the POA would be distributing pre-printed postcards to all our members.
CIRC 042: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2026
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
CIRC 041: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd April 2026 for your information.
CIRC 039: FREE INITIAL ADVICE ON ANY FAMILY LAW MATTER
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CIRC 038: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2026
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