News Room

As I drove into Eastbourne on the Monday before conference with my fellow delegate and observer, I can remember being filled with apprehension on what the first day would bring and how nervous I would be, standing up in front of my peers from around the United Kingdom and those of the National Executive Committee, speaking for the first time.

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

The POA welcome todays Government announcement regarding their intention to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act,2023. However, the repealing of this Bill does not affect POA Members who are still subject to some of the most pernicious legislation which removes the rights of Prison Officers to take any form of Industrial Action.

Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the three-day TUC Women’s Conference that took place in March

Scabies used to be a regular problem throughout the prison estate; it’s not so common nowadays, but we are still seeing the odd case. Jackie Marshall NEC reports on how to deal with an outbreak

Inhaling psychoactive substances may not appear to be career- or even life- threatening, but in some instances the effects can be dangerous. A solution is needed.

Reflecting on POA membership growth, plans to work with the incoming government, and our fiveyear strategy.

There were plenty of positives to take from the POA Conference 2024, yet we still face an uphill struggle when it comes to our workers' health and safety, as well as policy making.

Following our SNC meeting I was asked to write to you all in relation to your local discussions around the 35-hour working week rostering proposals.