Any employee who was absent 10 or more days “shall be deemed to have resigned”
From the NYS Department of Corrections,
Over the past 13 days we were hopeful mediation and the subsequent consent award would end this illegal strike. We did not take any action during the mediation out of respect for our employees and their families. Today we are forced to take action to enforce our laws and collective bargaining agreement. Terminations of Officers who have been AWOL for more than 11 consecutive shifts have begun.
This is letter being sent:
