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New York Reaches Agreement to End Prison Workers’ Strike

The deal temporarily suspends a solitary confinement reform law and addresses correctional officers' concerns over staffing and overtime.

New York correctional officers and sergeants continue their strike for a second week outside of the Coxsackie Correctional Facility as mediation continued for a fifth day on February 27, 2025, in Coxsackie, Greene, New York.
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Striking corrections officers demonstrate in Coxsackie, NY on Feb. 27.
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Overview

  • The 12-day illegal strike by New York correctional officers began on February 17, citing unsafe working conditions and understaffing.
  • The agreement includes a 90-day suspension of the HALT Act, which limits the use of solitary confinement, to evaluate its impact on safety for staff and inmates.
  • Key concessions include increased overtime pay, reduced mandatory overtime shifts, and the hiring of retired officers to alleviate workload pressures.
  • Striking workers must return to their posts by Saturday to avoid disciplinary action, as outlined in the mediated agreement.
  • The strike disrupted prison operations, leading to lockdowns, reduced services for inmates, and the deployment of over 3,500 National Guard personnel.