Hundreds of correction officers and their supporters are scheduled to protest at the state Capitol Tuesday morning as part of unsanctioned strike.

Thousands of striking correction officers in New York State have lost their health insurance, and others have been fired, prompting a rally at the state capitol today. Correction officers and their supporters are calling for safety improvements inside prisons,

As strikes at New York prisons enter their third week, correction officers gathered in Albany on Tuesday, demanding legislative action, including repealing the HALT Act. Hundreds rallied with Republican leaders outside the state Capitol.