Despite mounting pressure from state officials, many New York correction officers continued their strike on Sunday, further disrupting prison operations across the state. The work stoppage, which began on February 17, has led to payroll suspensions, threats of termination, and looming health benefit losses for those refusing to return.

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,

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's Department of Corrections and the union representing correction officers agreed to terms on several issues to address the officers' safety and workplace concerns.

Many of New York's striking prison guards are returning to their jobs Saturday after the state told them to take a deal or face termination.

Correction officers in New York's prison system have been on strike for nearly two weeks, and a tentative agreement appears to have been reached.