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The POA and GMB Unions forge a partnership to repeal section 127 of the Criminal Justice Public Order Act of 1994

Prison officers fight for industrial rights with reports of 10,568 assaults on officers in the 12 months to March 2025. That’s a gruesome number and wouldn’t be tolerated in any other profession. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/p…

Prison Officers launches ‘war against the government’ over right to strike morningstaronline.co.uk/article/poa-la… #morningstaronline

POA GENERAL SECRETARY STEVE GILLAN CHALLENGES THE LABOUR GOVERNMENT TO SHOW THEY ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS poauk.org.uk/news-events/ne…

POA general secretary STEVE GILLAN argues that while Labour’s 2025 Act was a step forward, a second wave of legislation is vital to restore the fundamental right to strike and end the exploitation of prison officers morningstaronline.co.uk/article/toward…

Come on @ManCity this isn’t good enough! No way to treat long term supporters. Sort it out.

R.i.p to life long Man city fan Graham Perry, he’s family are trying to get a round of applause at the 63rd minute of the Fa cup final. Please help by sharing this video… #ManCity #together

Manchester City freeze season ticket and matchday prices for the 2026/27 season. The club have also changed the unpopular ticket transfer system and will have a new category for some midweek games (£25 adult tickets) Well done to all involved 👏 #mcfc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football…

MPs can also show real leadership by supporting EDM 228, tabled by Grahame Morris, calling for an end to the ban on prison officer industrial action. It’s time to stand up for workers. Tell your MP to restore the right to strike tinyurl.com/POA-Right-to-S…

@ManCity @talkSPORT @BBCSport   Hi  Weekly message you can continue ignoring  I am a season ticket holder along with my two daughter's. We are in the family stand and you are kicking us out of our seats next season to accommodate wealthier fans. 1/3

We’re calling on MPs to act NOW: 1 Support restoring the right to strike 2 Write to the Justice Secretary 3 Speak out publicly 4 Question the Government 5 Back EDM 228 Tell your MP to restore the right to strike tinyurl.com/POA-Right-to-S…

North East England prisons are haemorrhaging experienced officers with resignation rates spiralling. No plan from @MoJGovUK so the usual “caught by surprise” excuses are likely being written. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26015879.…

Chair of @CommonsJustice, @hammersmithandy, highlights @POAUnion evidence to @LordsJHACom that “prison are inherently violent institutions to live and work in because they are places where large numbers of often violent criminals are forced to stay against their will”, adding: “We also need to take every step to minimise the levels and seriousness of violence – this would not be tolerated in any other profession or environment, and it shouldn’t be tolerated in #prisons” 4/25

“The 3.5% pay award officers are due to receive this coming year is just not enough” @BrianLeishmanMP warns, adding that, “when we factor in that these officers are expected to work until they are 68 […] it is unfair, unrealistic, unjust and utterly unacceptable” #68IsTooLate 10/25