New York State corrections officers are given a hard ultimatum to return to work after unauthorized strikes that have disrupted prison operations for weeks. The state government will temporarily suspend some provisions of the HALT Act, perceived by officers as endangering their roles, in exchange for their return. Many officers cite staffing shortages and extreme working hours of up to 24 hours as reasons for the strikes. Those who comply by returning to work will avoid termination and possible criminal charges, while others face consequences like disciplinary actions and record removal.
Corrections officers in New York are under ultimatum: return to work or face severe consequences, including termination and possible criminal charges due to unauthorized strikes.
In exchange for returning, the state offers a pause on some provisions of the HALT Act, which many corrections officers believe has made their jobs more dangerous.
Striking officers report staffing shortages and forced overtime, with some required to work up to 24-hour shifts, prompting the state to limit returning shifts to 12 hours.
Dozens of officers have already been fired for participating in illegal strikes, while others face disciplinary actions unless they comply with the state's ultimatum.
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