DOCCS, Elmira Correctional and prison guard strike

NY prison guards face deadline to end strike or be fired. DOCCS says less than 10 terminated so far.
New York prison guards, who have been on strike for two weeks, face losing their jobs and their health care if they refuse to return to work Monday, state officials say. The illegal strike has ended at most prisons in the downstate region,
Correction officer strike continues as DOCCS sends termination notices
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DOCCS begins 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.
DOCCS begins firing correction officers on strike
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NYSCOPBA, DOCCS reach deal proposal in correction officers strike
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DOCCS & NYSCOPBA reach agreement; deal presented to corrections officers in hopes of ending strike
The New York State Department of Corrections and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association have reached an agreement
State, DOCCS reach agreement to end correction officers strike
The state agreed to terms that "address many of the concerns raised by correction officers," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
'Right now, there's no recourse': Some NYS corrections officers being fired for continuing to strike
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) reported that officers who have participated in the strike for more than 11 consecutive shifts received termination notices on March 2.
'Jeopardizing the safety and security': NYS DOCCS responds to corrections officers strike and list of demands
The NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has issued a statement in response to the strike as well as a response to a series of demands from the striking officers.
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).
DOCCS leadership says health insurance benefits terminated for protesting, striking workers
Commissioner Daniel Martuscello III provided an update on Monday, saying health benefits are being cancelled for workers who remain off the job without excused absences.
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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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The state says it is ramping up its consequences for corrections officers who have been on an unsanctioned, illegal strike, ...
DOCCS outlines consequences as illegal corrections strike reaches sixth day
Saturday is the sixth day of a strike among corrections officers in the state, an action the Department of Corrections and ...
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 ...