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New York Juvenile Injuries Detention Staff
A union representing workers at state juvenile detention centers says they are taking a beating from youths in their care. The Civil Service Employees Association cites Taberg Residental Center, where 18 staff injuries included three broken bones, a concussion and a dislocated shoulder. CSEA said Taberg is symptomatic of increasing attacks under a policy shift from a correctional model to a so-called "sanctuary model" in disregard for staff welfare.
Observer Dispatch
Wisconsin Juvenile Corrections state employee sent home for wearing union shirt
Demonstrators rallied outside a juvenile corrections facility in north central Wisconsin in a dispute over wearing union T-shirts at work.
About 75 people marched outside Lincoln Hills School in Irma on Monday because a youth counselor was sent home without pay last week for wearing a shirt with a union logo.
Linda Eggert, State Department of Corrections spokeswoman, says the agency will investigate the matter. The DOC sent a memo to staff members Friday stating workers are allowed to wear union clothing. The counselor was sent home Thursday.
AFSCME Public Safety Congress in Houston TX
AFSCME-represented corrections and sworn law enforcement employees from all over the country gathered in Houston, Texas, from September 16-18, 2011, at the AFSCME Public Safety Congress. This Congress was especially important, as public employees are facing the most severe attacks in our history. Public safety workers as well as civilian public employees are facing drastic cuts in funding, layoffs and attacks on our pensions and health care.