Statement from Senator George Borrello on Governor Hochul’s Executive Order Banning Striking Corrections Officers from Government Jobs

“Governor Hochul’s executive order banning is nothing short of vindictive and authoritarian. Firing 2,000 corrections officers wasn’t enough—now she’s blacklisting them from all state jobs and municipal law enforcement jobs. 

These men and women weren’t criminals or corrupt. They were public servants driven to the breaking point by dangerous policies and the outright disregard for their pleas for help.  Now, Hochul is punishing those who stood up for their safety and their families. 

This isn’t leadership - it’s political retribution at its worst. A governor who silences dissent rather than exercising leadership by addressing profound safety failures is not fit to lead. 

To the officers impacted by this disgraceful action: you are not forgotten. I will keep fighting for you and pushing back against this abuse of power. This fight is far from over.”