A prison strike roiling New York's prisons since Feb. 17 came to a head on Friday, March 7, 2025, with workers offered a deal and ordered to return or else be fired.

The wildcat strike continues at 32 correctional facilities statewide, despite a tentative deal. Staffing at Elmira, Attica, and Wende in Western New York is thought to be among the most affected, state and union officials said.

The state and the guards union struck a deal to end the strike, but it was contingent on at least 85% of staff returning to work.