Mediation talks in corrections officers strike focus on several operational changes within state prison system
Day 1 of mediation concluded late Monday afternoon between leadership with the NYSCOPBA, the union representing the corrections officers on strike across the state, and DOCCS. Read more from WBEN:
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues
The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.
New York Forced To Transfer Inmates to Other Prisons With More Staff as Corrections Officer Strike Stretches Into its Second Week
The director of research for the Empire Center, Ken Girardin, calls the situation ‘extremely dangerous’ for prison system employees and inmates.
NYS corrections officers still on strike at state prisons as DOCCS meets with union
NYS corrections officers are now on day nine of their NY prison guard strike, as conditions are said to be deteriorating.
Former inmates share differing views as corrections officers continue to strike across NYS
As corrections officers continue to strike across NYS, we spoke with two former inmates who have differing perspectives on the strike.
Inmate, 61, in upstate N.Y. prison dies in midst of corrections’ officers’ wildcat strike
A state prisoner died early Saturday at Auburn Correctional Facility in the Finger Lakes region — in the midst of the correction officers’ wildcat strike now entering its seventh day — amid
New York inmate dies in prison as guards continue strike deemed illegal under state law
An inmate died in a New York prison as guards at prisons across the state continue their strike, which union officials acknowledge violates a state law.
Inmate death reported as illegal prison guard strike stretches into 2nd week
A wildcat strike by guards at New York’s prisons, now in its second week, is fueling fears over deteriorating conditions behind bars
‘Wildcat’ strikes by New York prison guards continue into this week
More than 100 corrections officers and supporters continued to protest Monday outside the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in New York's Hudson Valley.
NY prison guard strike enters second week
The New York State prison guard strike has entered its second week, impacting 40 out of 42 state prisons and prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to deploy 6,500 National Guard members to fill in. FOX 5’s Arthur Chi’en has the latest developments.
Inmates being moved out of NY prison where first strike began
Inmates are being transferred from Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County to other prisons this week due to staffing shortages from a prison strike.
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Inmates being transferred out of Collins Correctional Facility due to staffing shortages caused by strike
NYS DOCCS has confirmed that inmates are being transferred out of Collins Correctional Facility due to staffing shortages ...
Staff at Marcy Correctional Facility on strike over work conditions, extended shifts
Officers from Marcy Correctional Facility protested working conditions, demanding an end to 16- to 24-hour shifts that ...
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Corrections officer strike enters second week
Amid promises of disciplinary action from New York officials, corrections officers continued protesting outside area prisons ...
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New York corrections officers strike enters second week over forced overtime, violent conditions
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to break up the strike by enforcing a state law that prohibits state employees from leaving their ...
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How a Guards’ Strike Plunged New York Prisons Into Turmoil and Why the Timing Is Curious
Want this delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to future newsletters. The strike isn’t the only reason state corrections officers were in the spotlight this week. On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy ...
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State moving inmates out of Collins Correctional Facility due to strike
The state prison system on Monday evening announced it was moving inmates out of medium-security Collins Correctional ...
Orange County correctional officer tried to choke wife and punched child, according to police
Joshua Sutton was taken into custody on charges of battery touch or strike, domestic battery by strangulation and child abuse ...
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Day three of Auburn Correctional Facility employees joining statewide strike
The corrections officers’ strike has gone on its third day, with officers and sergeants standing firm and striving for better ...