Six months after a rare prison worker strike, New York’s lawsuit against correction officers and their union over alleged Taylor Law violations is still active, according to Spectrum News.
The Taylor Law bans public employee strikes and carries steep penalties, including fines and loss of union fee collection rights. Though the state dropped charges against many officers, some remain in contempt of court. Legal questions also remain over health insurance and the union’s role in the strike.
The main case is ongoing in Erie County Supreme Court, with separate proceedings still unfolding.
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