The POA

22/09/2026

LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO: POA FRINGE MEETING AT LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE – 28TH SEPTEMBER 2026

https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/august/circ-075-poa-fringe-meeting-at-labour-party-conference-28th-september-2026/

As part of our continuing campaign to restore the Right to Strike for Prison Officers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the POA will be holding a Fringe Meeting at the Labour Party Conference on Monday 28th September from 6.00pm until 9.00pm at the Spanish Caravan, Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX.

22/09/2026

Last week, the House of Lords held yet another debate on the same issues that the POA has been raising with the Government for years. We need action not words.

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

Mirror | UK risks total breakdown of law and order due to justice failures, PM warned
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-justice-courts-police-37673159
The leaders of six justice sector unions and royal colleges have issued a bombshell warning to Andy Burnham - telling the PM their members have had enough of being 'set up to fail'

The leaders of six justice sector unions and royal colleges have issued a bombshell warning to Andy Burnham - telling the PM their members have had enough of being 'set up to fail'

18/09/2026

RESUMING TALKS ON NHS PAY STRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TO STOP STAFF DISILLUSION, SAY HEALTH UNIONS

https://www.poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/september/pr-317-resuming-talks-on-nhs-pay-structure-is-essential-to-stop-staff-disillusion-say-health-unions/

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper must take care of 'unfinished business' and conclude Government talks to fix deep-seated problems with NHS pay structure, unions say today

18/09/2026

POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst seconds the motion C02 Strengthening and protecting hard won employment rights for all workers at TUC Congress 2026

18/09/2026

TUC President Steve Gillan closes TUC Congress 2026 following the vote of thanks from Jo Grady and Dave Penman