POA Circulars

Please find attached NEC minutes for 8^th November 2021 for your information.

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

At the NEC on 27th October 2021, the National Executive Committee determined to hold an Indicative Workplace Ballot of our OSG members. This ballot will include all Band 2 members, Prison Auxiliary’s and Night staff in England and Wales.

The Rules and Constitution are clear that under Rule 5, we will have a retired members section and that qualification for retired membership is having been a full member until ceasing qualification for full membership under Rule 4.1.

Please find attached NEC minutes for 27^th October 2021 for your information.

Gordon Henderson MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has secured a debate on the retirement age of Prison Officers.

The POA represents 1300 healthcare workers who work in secure settings and are employed by a range of employers: NHS, prison or private companies/charities.

As you are aware the POA have been making a concerted effort to improve communications with members.

Please find attached NEC minutes for 13th October 2021 for your information.

Please ensure all POA members have access to this update.