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As part of the POAs ongoing “68 is too late” campaign the POA are conducting a Pension Survey for members based in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Watch Conference 2025 address by Jennifer Rademaker, Non Executive Director at the Ministry of Justice

Watch POA General Secretary Steve Gillan present the Welfare Fund report to Conference 2025

Watch POA General Secretary, Steve Gillan present the Finance Officer's report to Conference 2025

Watch POA National Chair, Mark Fairhurst’s opening address to Conference 2025

The National Chair of the Union representing the UKs 34,000 Prison Officers has condemned Government and the Ministry of Justice inaction over the crisis in the prison system as he opened the Prison Officers Association Conference in Eastbourne today.  

“Urgent action is required to support Prison Officers who have an increased vulnerability to Post Traumatic Stress” a Union Leader has said, following the publication of a new report. 

Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for National Chair and two National Executive Committee members following the Assistant General Secretary appointment.

The above position was advertised externally and internally. Prior to the interview process Andy Baxter Assistant General Secretary made it known to me that he intends to retire late 2026. 

Watch POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst on BBC Breakfast after attack on prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana