NYS corrections officers still on strike at state prisons

DOCCS files a suit against protesting correctional officers
The suit alleges that the strikes threaten DOCCS’s operations and jeopardize the safety and security of working correctional officers.
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.
NY correction officers 'taking huge risks' by striking. Will it pay off?
The Citizen talked to two labor experts about the "risks" correction officers are taking by going on strike and what message the movement sends to state government.
Prison Strike Blog: Follow here for updates as corrections officers go on strike across New York
Corrections officers at DOCCS facilities across New York state are on strike. The National Guard has been activated and deployed to a number of prisons.
NYS PEF reaches deal with DOCCS to protect prison staff during corrections officer strike
The New York Public Employees Federation has reached an agreement with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision that protects civilian staff who work in state prisons.
NYS correction officers strike on day 8 as mediation talks begin
WIVB News 4 is continuing to hear from people who experienced firsthand what being inside a state prison is like.
'Jeopardizing the safety and security': NYS DOCCS responds to corrections officers strike and list of demands
The NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has issued a statement in response to the strike as well as a response to a series of demands from the striking officers.
NY correction officers face penalties for ongoing strike
Striking New York correction officers will be classified as absent without leave and face serious repercussions, including loss of pay and health benefits, according to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Despite a court order to return to work, many officers continue protesting unsafe conditions and staffing shortages.
Striking correction officers to be served 'cease and desist' orders
According to paperwork filed in the Erie County Supreme Court Wednesday, DOCCS filed cease and desist orders against NYSCOPBA and striking corrections officers.
NY correction officers continue to strike as state moves legal action forward: ‘We’re looking for help’
The state is turning the legal screws on striking correction officers, as tensions flare inside out-of-control New York prisons and workers picket outside them. State troopers began serving union members out on strike illegally with summons over the weekend as hundreds refuse to comply with last week’s court order instructing them to return to work.
DOCCS serving striking corrections officers with 'legal papers'
As corrections officer strikes continue into week two, DOCCS is now serving “legal papers” to those who haven’t returned to work. DOCCS provided WBEN with a statement explaining why:
NYSCOPBA provides update on mediations with New York State and DOCCS as protests continue
Day 1 of mediation ended on Monday with discussions about suspending certain provisions of the HALT Act and other demands made by corrections staff.
Auburn Correctional Facility inmate found unresponsive died, according to DOCCS
An inmate at a New York State prison has died on Saturday according to the NYS Department of Corrections and Community ...
‘Now you’ll hear us’: NY prison coach bus set on fire amid strike
A coach bus owned by a vendor of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision was set on fire earlier this week in ...
As NY prison guard strike continues, visitation is canceled in all facilities
As NY state prison guards are on strike​, all visitations are canceled at facilities statewide, the Department of Corrections ...
DOCCS buses torched and tagged, 'can you hear us now'
State Police are investigating an incident of vandalism involving two buses used by the New York State Department of ...
New York State Police investigating DOCCS bus fire, vandalism
New York State Police are investigating after two New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision buses ...
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DOCCS bus set on fire, another vandalized at Cayuga County shop amid strike
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said one of its buses was set on fire and another was vandalized at a Cayuga County shop.
Inmates takeover another New York prison, all visits canceled day after Gov. Hochul deploys National Guard
Dozens of correctional facilities canceled prison visits one day after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order ...