Lewis Nicholson (Hull POA Sec)

Massive thanks to @POAUnion Gatelodge for our double page tribute on @Rob_Nicholson_ following his retirement in Spring this year.

Listen now to episode 77 of the POA Podcast - Young Members in the POA youtu.be/b9YUaGcChK0 Engaging younger members in the union and keeping them active is an essential part of the POA’s strategy, and the Young Members Consultative Committee is a key body for delivering that objective. In this episode, Jordan, Lewis and Tyler, three members of the Committee join Deputy General Secretary Mick Pimblett to share their hopes and experiences and explain why young members are very much the present as well as the future of the POA.

@POAUnion Congratulations Steve.

Very proud that I have been voted to take over the role as TUC President by the General Council from the end of Congress until Congress 2026 where I will chair Congress. This is the first time in the history of the POA where someone has become the TUC President. I will do it to the best of my ability and look forward to the challenges over the next 12 months where the trade union movement can and will make the difference to our members not only in the POA but the wider union movement. Steve Gillan Gen Sec.

@NotThatBigIan It's getting closer and closer to the reporting of the death of a Prison Officer. I wonder how long it's going to take for someone to listen to @POAUnion Right across the country, the health and safety of all staff is placed at risk every day of entering the workplace.

@POAnatchair @POAUnion Wouldn’t be surprised to see Branches take individual action under Health & Safety if this carries on!

THINGS NEED TO CHANGE NOW! Zero tolerance to violence needs to mean zero tolerance @POAUnion

@JordanCoombsPOA @POAUnion Respect!! 👊🏻

@POAUnion Didn’t realise how long some of the staff had been there, they’re a credit to the union and I’m sure, just as our sec at Hull is, are unsung heroes!

Listen now to episode 60 of the POA Podcast - Behind the scenes at the POA youtu.be/CP9eq1kh_sk In this episode we go “behind the scenes” of the union and talk to some of the staff who provide vital support to the NEC and full time officers, as well as local reps and members.  Whether its making sure negotiators have the latest information or “Gatelodge” is published on time, one thing is clear – no two days are the same. Featuring Angela Sinclair, Paula Larwill, Steve Lewis, Nicola Hubert and Helen Whitaker.

POA REACT TO TERRORIST ATTACK Leaders of the POA have reacted angrily to a vicious attack on three Prison Officers working in a separation centre at HMP Frankland in County Durham. poauk.org.uk/news-events/ne…

@Rob_Nicholson_ It was like you’d never been away! 🙂

Looking forward to attending the Poa committee meeting at HMP Hull today, thanks for the invite @PoaSecHull

Watch National Chair, Mark Fairhurst give evidence at the Justice and Home Affairs Committee Tuesday 14 January 2025 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c7…

🚨Tens of thousands of workers have been stripped of their democratic right to strike, their trade union slapped with six-figure fines for standing up for the rights of its members & their leaders threatened with imprisonment - damn right I’m standing with the @POAUnion!

@POAUnion Absolute tragic news Steve! I was gutted to hear about this first thing this morning. It was an absolute pleasure to know him, such a sad loss. Condolences to all his family.

It is with deep regret that today I had to announce that POA Deputy General Secretary Joe Simpson had passed away on 27th September after a brave fight against cancer. Joe was an immense man, trade unionist and a friend. He will be sadly missed. RIP Joe. Steve Gillan Gen Sec

@DrRebeccaTidy @POAUnion @hmpps We intervened and the warning has thankfully now been rescinded. Should have never got to that stage in the first place, but issue now resolved. Hope you’re keeping well.

@PoaSecHull @POAUnion @hmpps Have they apologised to this woman yet? This happened to me when I had cancer + I checked out mentally after that.

A Hull @POAUnion member approached me today after recently returning to work after battling breast cancer. Thankfully she now has the all clear, but line manager has still issued a sick warning for cancer? Where’s the duty of care @hmpps?

@JordanCoombsPOA Thanks Jordan, really appreciate it.

Happy birthday to @PoaSecHull , the Hull branch wouldn’t be where it is today without your dedication and work ethic!

If this incident does not improve the inadequate vetting , the insufficient recruitment process that doesn’t even include a face to face interview and overhaul initial training so its robust and weeds out those who are not suitable for the job then nothing will. We need change.

@ourbrenno Whether he was an Immigrant or British citizen, that doesn’t take away the fact that all patrol Police should be appropriately armed to defend themselves in this type of situation.

@PoaSecHull not an immigrant but nice try. Just your usual british born scumbag

@BrummyBoy13 @POAUnion @hmpps Exactly. Line Manager discretion yet when they do use it, most of the time they are overruled by higher Management.

@PoaSecHull @POAUnion @hmpps As we both know it is up to an individual whether a sick warning is issued or not. There appears to be to be no room for compassion throughout the service

@davidtennick @POAUnion @hmpps That was my question today. She’s definitely appealing the decision.

@PoaSecHull @POAUnion @hmpps It's still in the new policy, why didn't the line manager use their discretion? Absolutely appalling decision. I hope your member is appealing this decision.

@POAUnion Thanks for the mention @POAUnion.

Read Lewis Nicholson's article in the latest Gatelodge on Night duties for OSGs - "Burden of excessive night duties for OSGs goes on across the estate" online.flippingbook.com/view/891629389…