Despite mounting pressure from state officials, many New York correction officers continued their strike on Sunday, further disrupting prison operations across the state. The work stoppage, which began on February 17, has led to payroll suspensions, threats of termination, and looming health benefit losses for those refusing to return.

On Sunday afternoon, the NYSDOCCS Commissioner released a statement amid the ongoing prison strike. The statement said any officers still on strike on Monday, March 3rd will have their healthcare ret

New York state officials warned prison guards who are still participating in an ongoing wildcat strike Sunday to get back on the job — or prepare to be out of one — in an apparent last-ditch effort to end the illegal work stoppage.