看守狱警要寻求更好的条件;立法者支持他们,而司法部威胁惩罚。 Striking correctional officers seek better conditions; lawmakers support them, while the DOC threatens penalties.

美国州立法者支持那些要求改善工作条件的狱警,包括解决人员短缺问题和废除《HALT法案》。 US state lawmakers have backed striking correctional officers who are demanding better working conditions, including addressing staffing shortages and repealing the HALT act. 惩戒部批评了这次罢工,称这些官员为AWOL,并威胁要处以包括丧失健康保险和薪酬在内的惩罚。 The Department of Corrections has criticized the strike, labeling the officers as AWOL and threatening penalties including loss of health insurance and pay. 尽管采取了上述措施,罢工仍然持续到第6天。 The strike continues into its sixth day despite these measures.