The New York correctional officers' strike from February 17 to March 10, 2025, culminated in the firing of over 2,000 guards who opposed a state deal. This strike emphasized the dual nature of prisons as both workplaces and sites of violence, which resulted in seven deaths during its aftermath. A central demand was the repeal of the HALT Act, which seeks to reduce solitary confinement and had already led to the closure of a supermax facility. For many, working in corrections is a family legacy, offering economic stability amidst the challenges of incarceration’s impacts on families.
"This strike, which ended with the firing of over 2,000 guards who refused a deal offered by the state, highlighted the prison as both a site of employment and of tremendous violence."
"Incarceration literally tears some families apart. For others, it is a source of generational economic livelihood, as demonstrated by the legacy of working in corrections in some families."
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