"New York's Prison Strike Enters Second Year: A Growing Movement for Reform. In January 2025, a wave of protests and work stoppages swept across New York's prison system, marking the first anniversary of a labor action that has become a defining moment in the state's ongoing struggle for prison reform. The strike, which was sparked by concerns over poor living conditions, overcrowding, and inadequate healthcare, has seen prisoners from multiple facilities across the state refuse to work, participate in programming, or engage in other forms of cooperation with corrections officials. As the movement enters its second year, advocates are calling for increased transparency and meaningful reforms to address the systemic issues driving the strike."
JANY 2025 - NCPR - Continuing Coverage - New York's Prison Strike NCPR: North Country Public Radio
