Six months after a massive illegal strike by New York correction officers, Governor Kathy Hochul says staffing levels remain too low — and the National Guard may stay in prisons for at least six more months, according to Spectrum News.
Over 740 officers fired during the strike have been reinstated, but 3,400 grievances are still pending. Meanwhile, new hires are rising, but not fast enough to ease the strain. The staffing crisis continues to fuel partisan clashes over the HALT Act, solitary confinement rules, and prison reform efforts.
Democrats push for systemic change, while Republicans want HALT repealed and the state investigated for its strike response.
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