Six months after a 22-day wildcat strike, New York prisons are still down thousands of officers, according to Spectrum News.
The state has boosted hiring and reinstated over 740 workers, but morale remains low and staffing gaps persist. DOCCS launched a recruitment push and now offers bonuses to longtime officers.
Officials say progress is underway, but union leaders warn poor conditions and burnout are still driving workers away.
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