The Prison Officers' Association (POA) announced the strike, the first in its history, at 0600 (BST) this morning , just an hour before it was due to start. As the morning progressed, officers at most public prisons across the two countries locked prisoners in their cells (a "lockdown") and walked out, aiming to remain on strike until 0700 tomorrow .
The Prison Officers' Association (POA) announced the strike, the first in its history, at 0600 (BST) on the morning of the 39th of August , just an hour before it was due to start. As the morning progressed, officers at most public prisons across the two countries locked prisoners in their cells (a "lockdown") and walked out, aiming to remain on strike until 0700 on the 30th .
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