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Prison officers have rejected an improved pay deal in a fresh blow to the government as it attempts to tackle the jails safety crisis in England and Wales.Prison officers have rejected an improved pay deal in a fresh blow to the government as it attempts to tackle the jails safety crisis in England and Wales.
Earlier this month union leaders endorsed the package, which included a reduction in the retirement age of up to three years for guards.Earlier this month union leaders endorsed the package, which included a reduction in the retirement age of up to three years for guards.
But the Prison Officers Association (POA) said on Thursday its membership had overwhelmingly rejected the offer.But the Prison Officers Association (POA) said on Thursday its membership had overwhelmingly rejected the offer.
The POA urged the government to return to the negotiating table to address members’ concerns.The POA urged the government to return to the negotiating table to address members’ concerns.
The general secretary of the POA, Steve Gillan, said: “In the ballot return, 65.7% of our members rejected their offer with 33.7% in favour along with 0.6% spoilt votes.The general secretary of the POA, Steve Gillan, said: “In the ballot return, 65.7% of our members rejected their offer with 33.7% in favour along with 0.6% spoilt votes.
“I urge government not to ignore the views of our members.”“I urge government not to ignore the views of our members.”