State begins process of firing corrections officers who remain on strike after two weeks
Terminations have begun for New York State corrections officers who remain on strike. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision sent termination letters to those still on the picket lines,
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.
NYSDOCCS Issues Termination Letter to Striking Corrections Officers
On Sunday afternoon, the NYSDOCCS Commissioner released a statement amid the ongoing prison strike. The statement said any officers still on strike on Monday, March 3rd will have their healthcare ret
New York issues 'Terminations of Officers' letter as prison guard strikes continue
First came a state threat to revoke health care benefits to corrections officers taking part in a wildcat strike. Then came a "Terminations of Officers" letter.
DOCCS began to terminate striking corrections officers
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) sent a letter to striking corrections officers that they will be terminated. DOCCS said the letter was sent to staff who have missed 11 consecutives shifts or more.
New Agreement with N.Y. Correction Officers Ends 11-Day Strike
New York's Department of Corrections and the union representing correction officers agreed to terms on several issues to address the officers' safety and workplace concerns.
NY prison guards will be fired if corrections strike continues, DOCCS letter says
NYS corrections officers who have been on a prison guard strike for two weeks could now lose their jobs and their health care.
DOCCS starts firing striking correction officers
The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that it has officially begun firing striking correction officers. READ MORE:
DOCCS: Striking correction officers fired in Coxsackie, across NY
Correction officers who did not return to work Sunday across the state have now been fired, according to a letter from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervisions (DOCCS).
New York prison guards ordered to end strike or face termination
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision says officers who remain on strike will now be terminated. CBS ...
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DOCCS officials address strikes: 30+ prisons still striking, workers face loss of health benefits and termination
Despite mounting pressure from state officials, many New York correction officers continued their strike on Sunday, further ...
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DOCCS commissioner: correction officers can still return to work, will lose insurance Monday
The commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) put out a statement on ...
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New Deal for N.Y. Corrections Officers Might Not Mean End to Stike
Despite union and state officials hammering out an agreement last week, some New York corrections officers don't think the ...
NY prison officials warn striking correction officers to get back to work or face termination in last-ditch attempt to stop wildcat action
Today we are forced to take action to enforce our laws and collective bargaining agreement. Terminations of Officers who have been AWOL for more than 11 consecutive shifts have begun.” ...
Inmate death under investigation at Mid-State Correctional Facility
MARCY, N.Y. — The death of an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility is under investigation. New York's Department of ...
Mediator for state, union announces tentative agreement to end prison strikes
Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has presented a tentative agreement to the New York State Correctional Officers ...