NY, DOCCS and prison guard

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,
'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.
DOCCS officials address strikes: 30+ prisons still striking, workers face loss of health benefits and termination
DOCCS officials address strikes: 30+ prisons still striking, workers face loss of health benefits and termination New York State
Correction officer strike continues as DOCCS sends termination notices
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NY prison officials warn striking correction officers to get back to work or face termination in last-ditch attempt to stop wildcat action
Today we are forced to take action to enforce our laws and collective bargaining agreement. Terminations of Officers who have been AWOL for more than 11 consecutive shifts have begun.”
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.
Photos show National Guard sleeping on cots, mats in NY prisons amid corrections officer strike
New York State is ending health insurance coverage for thousands of corrections officers who walked off the job and onto the picket line two weeks ago. State officials have also fired a handful of corrections officers who have gone 10 straight workdays without showing up for their scheduled shifts and say they
'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 starts firing striking correction officers
The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that it has officially begun firing striking correction officers. READ MORE:
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).
New York State Police investigating prison inmate’s death
New York state police say they’re investigating the weekend death of an inmate who was housed at an upstate medium security ...
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.
New York's handling of correction officers' medical leave sparks outrage
Outrage moutning after NY correction officers on medical leave are forced back to work without medical clearance.
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NY prison strike continues as tentative agreement falls short; state to cut jobs, health coverage
A tentative agreement to end the prison strikes across NY has failed, with workers at 32 prisons still refusing to work.
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NYS prisoner dies after being taken to hospital from Marcy lockup
The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and other agencies are investigating the death of a prisoner at ...
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DOCCS commissioner: correction officers can still return to work, will lose insurance Monday
The commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) put out a statement on ...
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DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello says remaining staff striking will lose healthcare benefits starting Monday
New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Commissioner Martuscello says starting Monday, any staff ...