News Room

The newly revamped POA retired members committee are keen to compile the contact details of all retired members.

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

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14^th August 2024 for your information.

Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 16th September 2024.

The POA Union which represents Prison Officers working in Youth Custody Prisons in England and Wales has today written to the Government warning them that a tragedy within youth prisons is imminent if they do not provide adequate protections for staff.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 31^st July 2024 for your information.

Following the promulgation of POA Circular 55/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the General Secretary.

Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for two National Executive Committee members.

The current position of the General Secretary expires in May 2025 after Annual Conference.

The TUC is championing the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) as life-saving legislation as trade unions mark the 50th anniversary of its Royal Assent today (Wednesday).