New York prison guards fired after strike
Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired for not returning to work after a weekslong strike. The strike, deemed illegal, led to deteriorating conditions behind bars and a probe into an inmate's death. The state agreed to suspend a provision of a law limiting solitary confinement for 90 days to evaluate safety concerns.
Key Points
- Strike deemed illegal under state law
- State agreed to suspend solitary confinement provision for 90 days
- Special prosecutor investigating inmate's death
Pros
- State took action to end illegal strike
- Deal reached to address guards' complaints
- Special prosecutor probing inmate death
Cons
- Over 2,000 guards fired
- Inmates faced deteriorating conditions
- Probe into alleged inmate brutality by officers