National Guard Deployed Amid Rising Tensions with Striking Correction Officers in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has deployed National Guard troops to state prisons amid an unauthorized strike by correction officers protesting unsafe working conditions.
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New York's correction officers are on an unauthorized strike over unsafe conditions, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to maintain order in affected prisons. Officers demand better pay and security measures, following the death of inmate Robert Brooks in December. Hochul has threatened legal action, citing the Taylor Law, and continues to negotiate with union representatives for a resolution.
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The striking correction officers are demanding higher pay, stricter security measures for prison visitors, and a rollback of prison reforms, including limits on solitary confinement.
Under New York's Taylor Law, striking correction officers could face penalties such as loss of pay, suspensions, or terminations.
The strike has led to lockdowns, missed meals, delayed medical care, and suspended visitation at multiple facilities, increasing tensions within the prisons.
The strike comes amid scrutiny of the prison system following the death of Robert Brooks, which highlighted concerns about prison safety and officer conduct.
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