Some New York prison guards are fired for ignoring a deal to end their illegal strike
A wildcat strike by New York state prison guards has stretched into a third week, prompting officials to start firing workers for failing to abide by a deal to end the illegal labor action.
NY prison guards face deadline to end strike or be fired. DOCCS says less than 10 terminated so far.
NYS corrections officers who have been on a prison guard strike for two weeks could now lose their jobs and their health care.
Illegal strike by corrections officers, sergeants has ended at most N.Y. downstate prisons
However, the walkout continues upstate and in Western New York. As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, thousands of prison workers are now facing fines, prosecution, and termination.
Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week. Hochul said the state and the union for striking correctional workers agreed to binding terms after four days of mediation talks.
NY prison guards facing consequences for ignoring deal to end strike
State officials have started firing New York prison guards for failing to abide by a deal to end their illegal strike. Our Alek LaShomb has more from Dannemora.
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