This is a follow up to Motion 71/23 and this year’s Conference Paper 1/2024, which was passed and now needs to be actioned.
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CIRC 033: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2024
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
CIRC 032: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2024
Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking "two candidates" nominated by branches to attend the TUC Conference annually.
CIRC 031: THE LATE TERRY BOND - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER
It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Terry Bond, who sadly died recently.
CIRC 030: EXPLORING CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND THE PREVALENCE OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG UK PRISON OFFICER GRADES
We have been contacted by Laura Wright, Trainee Forensic Psychologist who is conducting a study to explore experiences of prison officer grades who have been exposed to critical incidents at work, and to understand any risk or protective factors involved in the development of symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
CIRC 029: UPDATE TO POA CIRCULAR 023/2024 PRISON OFFICER GRADES: DO YOU FEEL YOU MATTER?
As you are aware we were contacted by Anya Frude who is a Forensic Psychology doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham.
CIRC 028: RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENT 7TH AUGUST 2024
On 7th August 2024 at 15:00hrs the Retired Members Committee will meet at the Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.
CIRC 027: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th May 2024 for your information.
PR 252: PRISON SERVICE CRISIS
The POA leadership accept that a General Election has been called and we enter a period of purdah.
CIRC 026: ACM 42/2024 - INCREASE IN MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS
At Annual Conference 2024, Motion 42/2024 was carried.
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