New York State corrections officers continue to protest unsafe working conditions amid mediation talks
More than a week has passed since current and former corrections officers across New York began protesting, citing "unsafe" working conditions and are calling for a repeal of the HALT act.
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.
wbng15h
Negotiations between protesting correction officers and DOCCS begin
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Negotiations began with NYSCOPBA, representing protesting correctional officers, and DOCCS, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
New York Sun16h
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 ...
Day 1 of prison strike mediations conclude, NYSCOPBA says
NYSCOPBA said mediations concluded for the day on Monday afternoon following "extensive discussions" with the state and DOCCs ...
NYSCOPBA: Inmates being transferred to other prisons to 'ease staffing crisis'
According to an update from the New York State Corrections Officers and Police Benevolent Association, DOCCS Monday began ...