South West

POA Learning said a fond farewell to their Union Learning Rep (ULR), Vicky Hukins this week. Vicky, who was based at HMP Guys Marsh, is retiring and has been invaluable in promoting POA Learning at the establishment.

This year TUC South West have developed a unique training opportunity for a group of approximately 15 trade union members (or activists, reps or officers), aged between 19 – 30 years to participate in their Future Leaders Programme.

Apprentices working for the Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council met with the BCP Shadow Authority Chief Executive, Graham Farrant , on Wednesday 6th March 2019, to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

Nick Hillman and Freya Kendall , apprentices at Poole Borough council, have been recognised by their trade union, UNISON, at a regional awards ceremony.