Source: WHEC 10 News
“New York State is cracking down on corrections officers who remain on strike at multiple prisons. Monday marks day 15 of the strikes. It comes after the union representing the prison staff and leaders of the state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision have reached a deal. Now, the state is following through on its threats of firing some employees and pulling healthcare funding. As part of the deal reached on Thursday night, prison staff had until the start of their shift on Saturday to return to their post without any consequences. DOCCS said on social media that, if a guard missed 11 shifts in a row, they’ll get a termination letter. Prison staff went on strike to demand higher staffing levels, no mandated overtime over 16 hours, and increased measures to keep them safe.” (03/02/25)