NY Governor Hochul settles an illegal strike by prison workers, halting the action and negotiating key concessions.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week. Hochul said the state and the union for striking correctional workers agreed to binding terms after four days of mediation talks.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says a tentative agreement has been reached to end the prison guard strike at state correctional facilities. The governor says the agreement addresses staffing shortages and safety concerns with several key concessions,