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Erie County Bars 2,000 Officers from Civil Service Jobs

3/20/2025

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Erie County has taken a bold stance, declaring that over 2,000 state corrections officers dismissed for joining an illegal strike are barred from civil service jobs. Governor Hochul's executive order, aimed at addressing misconduct, faces pushback from some counties grappling with staffing shortages, while others are contemplating legal challenges against the state.

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Erie County has taken a bold stance, declaring that over 2,000 state corrections officers dismissed for joining an illegal strike are barred from civil service jobs. Governor Hochul's executive order, aimed at addressing misconduct, faces pushback from some counties grappling with staffing shortages, while others are contemplating legal challenges against the state.