New York Governor Kathy Hochul has mobilized National Guard Troops to secure State-run prisons amid a Wildcat Strike by Corrections Workers. Picketing by Unionized Corrections Officers took place at around 30 State Prisons as of Wednesday (February 19th). Representatives from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) say Corrections Officers are protesting for better pay, heightened searches of prison visitors and a reversal of recent prison reforms that limit solitary confinement. Union Leaders have previously conceded that the Strike is illegal and say they did not authorize it. Meanwhile, Union Officials met with the Governor’s team for the second straight day. “Negotiations with the State have continued between NYSCOPBA and the Governor’s Office towards a resolution,” NYSCOPBA’s James Miller said.

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