New York governor uses National Guard against illegal strikes
New York governor uses National Guard against illegal strikes
The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, has sent national gardening for state prisons to ensure security during a wild strike of enforcement officers. The strike actions and stream items take place around 30 state prisons, as the union representatives reported on Wednesday morning.
national guard to stabilize the situation
Kathy Hochul announced that the national guard was sent on Wednesday, but she did not specify the prisons in which the soldiers are used. In a video address, Hochul said: "You are already on site and ready to stabilize the situation. I ask everyone involved to end these illegal strike actions immediately. Legal steps have already been initiated to ensure this."
Support for enforcement officers
According to Hochul's office, 3,500 members of the New York National Guard are deployed to support the enforcement officers. Her tasks include the distribution of meals and medication to the occupants as well as the maintenance of the general order and well -being in the facilities.effects on occupants and their families
The strikes have mixed up the life of the inmates and their families, which were excluded from important visits to lawyers' talks. Siffiyah Elijah, the managing director of the Alliance of Families for Justice, who works for the families of imprisoned people, said that the lockdowns also restricted access to religious services, probation committees and medical treatment. She said: "Our family members and their imprisoned relatives have taken away from the fear of what could happen if the governor calls the national guard."
legal measures against striking
A spokesman for Hochul answered questions about the expansion of the strikes by explaining that New York State has today submitted an application in accordance with the Taylor Act, which was approved by a judge in order to provide the striking enforcement officer an injunction. The striking officers face fines or other sanctions in accordance with this law.
background of the protests
The union of state prison officers has already admitted that the strike is illegal and was not authorized by them. Union representatives met with the governor's team for two days to find a solution. According to James Miller, a spokesman for the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, negotiations have been continued on Wednesday.
claims of the enforcement officers
The union representatives stated that the enforcement officers protest for better wages, increased controls from prison visitors and a withdrawal of recently made reforms that affect the solitary confinement. The strike also falls into the time after the murder of David Brooks, which was beaten by enforcement officers during an incident in Marcy Correctional Facility while he was tied up. The governor finally ordered the dismissal of the employees involved in the incident, which was classified as a homicide.
update in the Brooks case
A special prosecutor will announce an update for criminal proceedings in the event of Brook's death on Thursday.