During the strikes, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) asked Governor ...

NYSCOPBA directed its members to return to work while announcing its filing of lawsuits against DOCCS as the strike reached ...

James Miller, a spokesperson for NYSCOPBA, confirmed to 18 News on March 1 that all striking correction officers and sergeants who did not return to work on Saturday as the consent award mandated ...

NYSCOPBA wants to meet with DOCCS about understaffing, early releases, and unsafe working conditions that have continued after an unsanctioned strike among correction officers.

Scheinman said the first mediation session between NYSCOPBA and the state was set for Feb. 25, but upon the union and the State’s request, it started a day earlier.

NYSCOPBA has since called for a lockdown and search of Collins Correctional, and they’re asking Governor Hochul to put a pause on all in-person inmate visits from family and friends.

NYSCOPBA indicated it was not adequately involved in developing the current agreement, which was not negotiated with them as the legally recognized entity for such discussions.

According to a memo from NYSCOPBA sent to corrections officers Thursday night obtained by 7 News, NYSCOPBA says that the proposal is "not subject to a membership vote.

NYSCOPBA said the second attack occurred the following day. A sergeant was interviewing an inmate in the foyer of a dorm. During the interview, the inmate allegedly became enraged and struck the ...

NYSCOPBA said it’s also working to file an improper practice charge and injunction against DOCCS and Martuscello after the offer. According to NYSCOPBA, additional lawsuits are planned.

James Miller, a spokesperson for NYSCOPBA, confirmed to 18 News on March 1 that all striking correction officers and sergeants who did not return to work on Saturday as the consent ...