I’ve just been up to the Leicester Prison picket line in my lunch break. The Prison Officers Association (POA) have called their members out because of rising levels of violence. They had 100% of their members walk out but have sent a minimum staffing level to ensure safety.
Any of our PCS members based in prisons should agree with their manager to work elsewhere to ensure their own safety. I would also strongly support any member who refused to cross a picket line.
There is a good picture on the BBC web site
here.