New York Governor Kathy Hochul has successfully brokered an agreement to halt a wildcat strike that has disrupted the state's prison system for over a week. The deal, reached after four days of mediation talks, mandates that striking correctional workers must return to work by Saturday to avoid disciplinary action.
The binding consent award, outlined in a seven-page memo by mediator Martin Scheinman, includes provisions to address staffing shortages and reduce mandatory 24-hour overtime shifts. Governor Hochul emphasized that the settlement addresses workers' concerns, ensures the safety of all New Yorkers, and aims to prevent future unauthorized work stoppages.
