The workers were allegedly in the U.S. illegally and working at a newly secured construction site at the jail.

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Kathy Hochul that temporarily bars them from hiring former prison workers who were fired by the state after refusing to end an illegal, three-week strike. State officials announced this month they ...

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week.

Hochul said the mediated settlement addresses many of the workers’ concerns, puts the state prison system on the path to safe operations and prevents future unsanctioned work stoppages.

Striking prison workers may face contempt charges, arrest, and possible jail time for continuing to strike. Many are now back at work. The Department of Corrections could not provide specific ...

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Deal Reached to End Illegal Strike by New York State Prison Workers, Governor Says NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that ...

Kathy Hochul said that early reports suggested “extremely disturbing conduct” leading to the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22, in an upstate prison ... of correctional workers began wildcat ...

Many of New York's striking prison guards returned to their jobs Saturday ... incarcerated individuals and prevent future unsanctioned work stoppages," Hochul said in a statement.