Collins Correctional and Elmira State Prison limit operations as guards strike over unsafe conditions
From the NYSCOPBA, photos provided
NYSCOPBA is keenly aware of the current situation at both Collins and Elmira Correctional Facilities. The staff that have gathered outside of both facilities, and who refused to enter the facility for their respective shifts, was not in any way sanctioned by NYSCOPBA. At both facilities, staff chose to not enter for their work shifts as a result of their discontentment with current working conditions. NYSCOPBA will continue to monitor both situations and all inquiries on current staffing levels at both facilities should be directed to DOCCS. As the situation evolves, we will keep you updated as best as possible.
The spouse of a corrections office posted this in reaction to the action on Facebook:
“The safety risk, time away from family, absentee fathers/mothers, grossly disproportionate compensation, being afforded fewer rights than criminals – incarcerated as a consequence of their own actions… It’s not worth it. Every day I wish he’d just quit.
The physical, psychological, and familial risks FAR outweigh the benefits. NYS Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionNYSCOPBA GroupGovernor Kathy Hochul“
