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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.” |