In the past I have updated the POA membership about new restrictions on Trade Unions through legislation on The Trade Union Act 2016 which was first implemented on 1st March 2017. I wish once again to point out the main restrictions particularly when balloting for industrial action. The POA recognise that there are areas within our membership where we can take legitimate action ...
General Secretary
WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON?
General Secretary reflects on Cost of Living Crisis and a new Prime Minister.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022 EASTBOURNE
POA Conference after two years is very much welcomed
CIRC 032: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ENDORSE FINANCE STRATEGY 2022-2025 3 YEAR PLAN INCLUDING A FREEZE ON SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2022
Annual Conference delegates endorsed Conference Paper 3. Initially outlined in the NEC paper was to increase subscriptions in 2022 by 33 pence per month, however we recognise the financial pressure on our dedicated POA members, so the Executive recommended to freeze subscriptions at £15.60 for the third year running with a review to take place at Conference in May 2023. The NEC ...
GENERAL SECRETARY: ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 16TH – 20TH MAY 2022 EASTBOURNE
POA Conference after two years is very much welcomed
General Secretary: Betrayal on pay
POA members in England and Wales who work in public-sector jails will rightly be outraged at the betrayal of the government in relation to pay.
General Secretary: Parliamentary Battles Ahead
Why the POA’s political allies could prove vital to improving members’ working conditions
General Secretary: Criminal Justice System Going Forward
Time for a permanent solution in our prisons
CIRC 050: General Secretary Update: New Sentencing Guidelines
The POA have campaigned over the last couple of years to ensure when POA members are assaulted that the Courts take it seriously
CIRC 046: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 2/2021
I have received many emails over the last few weeks from branch officials and indeed members in general.
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