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POA Circulars
CIRC 107: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGE 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 44/22 - PLATINUM BADGE
Following the adoption of the above motion, members who have 30 years and above may apply for the Platinum Badge providing the criteria is met as set out on the attached pro-forma.
CIRC 106: RETAINED EU LAW BILL
In its rush to finalise Brexit, the government plans to axe over 2,400 laws by the end of next year – all because they originated in the EU.
CIRC 105: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd November 2022 for your information.
CIRC 104: THE LATE JIM SMYTH AKA “BIMBO” HONORARY LIFE MEMBER - NORTHERN IRELAND
It is with great sadness that we report to the membership the death of our good friend and Honorary Life Member Jim Smyth, who sadly passed away on 1st December 2022.
CIRC 103: ELECTION RESULT 2022
Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services, formerly known as Electoral Reform Services (ERS).
CIRC 102: ANTI-RACISM ACTION PLAN
At the POA Annual Conference in Eastbourne 2022 delegates endorsed a Conference Paper titled TUC Anti-Racism Action Plan to ensure our own Rules and Constitution and staff handbook internally are very clear that Race Discrimination is an issue that will not be tolerated within our own union or respective workplaces.
CIRC 101: SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The POA at its Conference in Eastbourne 2022 determined that in line with the TUC Sexual Harassment task force the POA would update its policies in its staff handbook and indeed in our Rules and Constitution to protect our members in their respective workplaces.
CIRC 100: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….
If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
CIRC 098: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th November 2022 for your information.
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