Actions Have Consequences

[GMCGeneral]

NY prison officials warn striking correction officers to get back to work or face termination in last-ditch attempt to stop wildcat action

“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.”

nypost.com

It looks like the NYSDOCCS has no choice now. They have begun termination proceedings for any Corrections Officer who hasn't reported for duty in the last 11 days. I was afraid this would happen, but the strikers DID violate the Taylor Law over the objections of even their union.

 

[The Duke]

Unions really haven't been needed since the 1950s.

 

[GMCGeneral]

Unions really haven't been needed since the 1950s.

My issue is they've gotten too powerful too fast. Having said that, I have always asserted that if a union remains 100% politically neutral, I'd have zero problem with that.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Those who went on strike for all that we know may already have new jobs by now so who cares if they have been terminated from the job that they just left?

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

 

[MarcATL]

Unions really haven't been needed since the 1950s.

Why not?

 

[S.S.]

Why not?

Why ask?

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

When I worked in PG County schools, not showing up for work for 11 days didn’t require a strike. It was SOP for many.

 

[PeterPilot]

Unions really haven't been needed since the 1950s.

Yeah, the average worker is doing so well he can't afford to buy a house. I understand that union leadership can be just as corrupt as management, but what else can be done about low wages?