Prison Strike 2025

Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) is calling for a federal investigation into what he describes as harmful labor practices affecting New York State corrections officers. The plea follows a weeks-long wildcat strike among corrections officers who ... more

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) is leading a resolution in support of New York corrections officers striking for safer working conditions, citing rising violence and staffing shortages in state prisons. Tenney introduced the resolution alongside the ... more

The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) has rejected a proposed agreement to end an 18-day strike, citing a lack of union involvement in the negotiation process. Despite offering provisions to ... more

As the unsanctioned prison strike enters its third week, the New York State Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association blames the state’s correctional system for worsening conditions. Officers demand better staffing and safety measures, particularly ... more

The recent death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi following a reported use of force incident at Mid-State Correctional Facility has sparked renewed calls for systemic change in New York’s prison system. The Correctional Association of New ... more

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) has sued the state’s corrections department (DOCCS), alleging it has restricted incarcerated individuals' First Amendment rights by limiting access to legal counsel and courts amid an ongoing correction ... more

Thousands of New York correction officers face potential fines of $442 per day and imprisonment for continuing their illegal strike despite court orders. The Attorney General’s Office has filed contempt charges as officials struggle to ... more

As strikes at New York prisons enter their third week, correction officers gathered in Albany on Tuesday, demanding legislative action, including repealing the HALT Act. Hundreds rallied with Republican leaders outside the state Capitol. State ... more

State officials are struggling to resolve an ongoing prison strike, with more than 30 facilities affected as correction officers protest unsafe conditions, excessive overtime, and the HALT Act’s limits on solitary confinement. Despite negotiations, DOCCS ... more

New York’s HALT Solitary Confinement Act, in effect since 2022, restricts solitary confinement to 15 days and replaces long-term isolation with rehabilitation units. Advocates say the law aligns with international human rights standards, while correctional ... more

State corrections and emergency services officials on Monday provided updates on the ongoing illegal strike by corrections officers, emphasizing efforts to bring staff back to work while outlining disciplinary actions against those who remain off ... more

New York is set to fire all striking correctional officers starting Sunday, as the state moves to enforce penalties under the Taylor Law. The Department of Employee Relations confirmed that termination notices will be issued, ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul brokered a deal to end the prison guard strike in New York, but many officers remain unsatisfied. The agreement requires workers to return by Saturday, with penalties looming for those who refuse ... more

After nearly two weeks of disruption, a mediated agreement has been reached to bring an end to the ongoing strike by New York correction officers, with returning employees granted amnesty from disciplinary action if they ... more

After three days of mediation, the union representing New York corrections officers expects the state to present a formal offer to end the ongoing strike. While details remain undisclosed, NYSCOPBA plans to share the offer ... more

In a show of solidarity, Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) joined correctional officers at Five Points Correctional Facility to protest the impact of the HALT Act ... more

As New York correction officers’ strike continue past 11 days, demands to repeal or review the HALT Act remain at the forefront. However, an earlier state review found that outdated recordkeeping within DOCCS made it ... more

As the New York prison workers’ strike enters its 10th day, Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken legal action against participants. While no arrests have been made yet, 380 workers were served court papers, and Hochul ... more

Families and advocates are raising alarms over deteriorating conditions in New York state prisons, where inmates reportedly lack adequate food and medical care amid the ongoing correction officers' strike. Legal Aid Society Attorney Antony Gemmell ... more