During the strikes, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) asked Governor ...

DOCCS, NYSCOPBA spar over meeting request one month after correction officer strike Robert Harding The Citizen, Auburn (TNS) Apr 12, 2025 Updated Apr 18, 2025 ...

NYSCOPBA wants to meet with DOCCS about understaffing, early releases, and unsafe working conditions that have continued after an unsanctioned strike among correction officers.

On Saturday, DOCCS and NYSCOPBA agreed to end the illegal walkout. Although the 85% return threshold wasn’t met, the State fully recognizes this agreement and the one from March 6th.

According to DOCCS, this agreement was reached alongside the state and the corrections union, NYSCOPBA. You can read more on the deal below: ...

Previously, NYSCOPBA and DOCCS said the parameters of a deal struck over the weekend would not be in place if less than 85% of employees returned to work. That meant approximately 11,500 workers ...

DOCCS also said, “NYSCOPBA must withdraw the health insurance litigation without prejudice.” NEWS10 reached out to NYSCOPBA for comment on the new agreement and to see what will happen to the ...

But according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the deal is only valid if 85% of the "pre-strike fill level of employees" return to work by Monday ...

NYSCOPBA, in turn, had promised to sue DOCCS on several grounds, including DOCCS' reported “unsuccessful power play” to resolve the strike by negotiating behind the union’s back.

NYSCOPBA said it’s also working to file an improper practice charge and injunction against DOCCS and Martuscello after the offer. According to NYSCOPBA, additional lawsuits are planned.

DOCCS, NYSCOPBA reach agreement; Monday return to work deadline looms By BEN BEAGLE [email protected] Mar 8, 2025 Updated Mar 11, 2025 ...