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Republicans in New York’s congressional delegation backed a resolution Thursday supporting the ongoing strike by correction officers at prisons across the state that is now in its 18th day.
Rep. Claudia Tenney, of New York’s 24th Congressional District, introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives and was cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, Mike Lawler, Nick Langworthy, Andrew Garbarino and Nicole Malliotakis.
“I am outraged by Governor Hochul’s failure to prioritize their safety and well-being and her refusal to address serious concerns about staffing shortages and the effects of the HALT Act, which make every New York correctional facility even more dangerous,” Tenney said in a statement. “Enough is enough. Today, I introduced this resolution in the House to demonstrate my unwavering support for these corrections officers as they continue to fight for better working conditions.”
Correction officers are demanding a repeal or significant review of the state’s HALT Act, which restricts solitary confinement, as well as long work hours and staffing issues.
The state’s Taylor Law, among other things, prohibits state public employees from striking.
A consent agreement between the state Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) and the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) late last week failed to convince many prison employees to return to work.
