New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
3 weeks, 1 day ago

New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough officers had come back on the job to declare the illegal work stoppage over. The state and the guards’ union struck a new deal to end the strike this weekend, but it was contingent on at least 85% of staff returning to work by Monday morning. An email seeking comment was sent to the guards’ union, the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association. Guards will work 12-hour shifts and the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will not discipline officers who participated in the strike if they returned by the Monday deadline.

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How Prison Guards Used An Illegal Strike To Fight Reform
5 days, 9 hours ago

How Prison Guards Used An Illegal Strike To Fight Reform

Huff Post  

The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association has been trying for years to repeal HALT, a state law that restricts the use of solitary confinement in prisons and jails. It was unlikely New York state lawmakers would repeal HALT, James Miller, NYSCOPBA’s director of public relations said in an interview, “so at least getting some temporary amendments …

With most New York prison guards ending strike, governor bars holdouts from state jobs
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

With most New York prison guards ending strike, governor bars holdouts from state jobs

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — More than 2,000 New York prison guards who were fired for illegally walking off the job were barred Tuesday from being hired for other state jobs by Gov. Prison officials said Monday evening they were firing correctional officers who refused to return to work after a deal was struck between the state and the guards’ union to …

New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
3 weeks, 1 day ago

New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

LA Times  

Corrections officers greet each other during a shift change at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, N.Y., on the first day back to work after a strike ended Monday. New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weeks-long wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough officers had come …

New York fires more than 2,000 prison guards for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New York fires more than 2,000 prison guards for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike

CNN  

Albany, New York AP — New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough officers had come back on the job to declare the illegal work stoppage over. The state and the guards’ union struck a new deal to end …

New York Corrections struggles with strike amid outrage over high-profile inmate deaths
4 weeks, 1 day ago

New York Corrections struggles with strike amid outrage over high-profile inmate deaths

CNN  

CNN — New York state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is struggling to keep striking officers on the job, as it grapples with the fallout from two high-profile inmate deaths and reports of violence at the hands of its workers. Nantwi’s death comes less than two weeks after six New York prison workers were charged with murder in connection …

New York Corrections struggles with strike amid outrage over high-profile inmate deaths
4 weeks, 1 day ago

New York Corrections struggles with strike amid outrage over high-profile inmate deaths

CNN  

CNN — New York state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is struggling to keep striking officers on the job, as it grapples with the fallout from two high-profile inmate deaths and reports of violence at the hands of its workers. Nantwi’s death comes less than two weeks after six New York prison workers were charged with murder in connection …

State police launch probe into inmate death as prison system roiled by illegal guard strike
4 weeks, 2 days ago

State police launch probe into inmate death as prison system roiled by illegal guard strike

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York state police are investigating the death of an inmate as the state corrections system continues to be roiled by a wildcat strike by prison staff. Stan German, executive director of the New York County Defender Services, described Nantwi as a “bright” young man dealing with “significant mental health challenges” following a “dysfunctional violent upbringing.” The …

Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
1 month ago

Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Hochul said the state and the union for striking correctional workers agreed to binding terms after four days of mediation talks. Hochul said the mediated settlement addresses many of the workers’ concerns, puts the state prison system on the path to safe operations and prevents future unsanctioned work stoppages. “My top priority is the …

Inmate death reported as illegal prison guard strike stretches into 2nd week
1 month, 1 week ago

Inmate death reported as illegal prison guard strike stretches into 2nd week

Associated Press  

COXSACKIE, N.Y. — A wildcat strike by guards at New York’s prisons, now in its second week, is fueling fears over deteriorating conditions behind bars. “Since the strike began, Legal Aid has received dozens of reports from incarcerated clients across New York State about their inability to access critical medical care and essential prescriptions, including blood pressure medication and necessary …

Days into prison guard strike at NY state prisons, inmates say they feel unsafe
1 month, 1 week ago

Days into prison guard strike at NY state prisons, inmates say they feel unsafe

NPR  

Days into prison guard strike at NY state prisons, inmates say they feel unsafe This week New York State prisons saw strikes, prison unrest and correctional officer charges in the beating death of an inmate. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Corrections officers in New York state prisons are protesting conditions they say are unfair and unsafe. RUSSELL: Governor Kathy Hochul has deployed …

New York governor deploys National Guard amid illegal corrections officer strike at state prisons
1 month, 1 week ago

New York governor deploys National Guard amid illegal corrections officer strike at state prisons

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has deployed National Guard troops to secure state-run prisons amid a wildcat strike by corrections workers. Picketing and striking by corrections officers took place at around 30 state prisons as of Wednesday morning, union officials said. “They’ve already been deployed and are ready to stabilize the situation,” Hochul said of the National …

New York governor threatens to send National Guard in response to prison guard strike
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New York governor threatens to send National Guard in response to prison guard strike

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul threatened Tuesday to deploy National Guard troops to restore order as a strike among prison guards across the state entered its second day. “We will not allow these individuals to jeopardize the safety of their colleagues, incarcerated people, and the residents of communities surrounding our correctional facilities.” The state corrections officer union …

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