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Some readers of Gatelodge may find it odd that a Tory hereditary peer is writing an article for this magazine and is a strong supporter of the POA. There are good reasons for this, which I will try to explain.

The TUC is running some introductory courses for Black union members which are free, online, open to any Black member of a TUC affiliated union.

Gatelodge talks to Oana Coman about her time at the POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop

The TUC are running a free online course for young union members in June entitled ‘An introduction to the role of union health and safety rep’, tutored by the excellent Dave Smith.

We have been contacted by Anya Frude who is a Forensic Psychology doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham. Please see her request below.

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

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10^th April 2024 for your information.

As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.

The battle for access to a Blue Light Card continues with a totally intransigent company. We have been in a constant dispute for a long time now and seem no further forward.

In 2015 at Blackfriars Crown Court, Lorraine Barwell, a 54-year-old grandmother, was kicked twice, once in the body and once in the head, during the restraint of a prisoner in custody. She died from brain injuries caused by the second blow.