Stefanik Exposes Hochul’s Corrupt “No Call” List

Saratoga, N.Y. - House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter today to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers on her "No Call" List targeting fired correctional officers.

The Chairwoman's letter comes following reports to her office that Governor Hochul and DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello have been instructing prison superintendents across the state not to rehire certain individuals. Despite pushback from these superintendents the Governor and Commissioner have made it their priority to punish certain COs as these facilities attempt to ramp up staffing.

Chairwoman Stefanik wrote, "I was made aware that there exists within the Department a "NO CALL LIST" of approximately 200 individuals whom you and Commissioner Martuscello have determined are not to be offered employment. This list, circulated to Superintendents across the state, is an attempt to block dedicated COs from returning to work."

Stefanik continued, "I am requesting answers to the following questions.

1) What are the criteria you and the Commissioner used to determine the composition of this list of individuals who are not to be rehired?

2) Are the individuals on that list being targeted for expressing their opinions on the strike, the HALT Act, or other actions taken by your administration?"

Stefanik added, "Commissioner Martuscello and you have engaged in coercive, unethical, and illegal actions against thousands of correctional officers and prison staff. This blacklist is just the latest in your abuses of power as you seek to bully and intimidate."

Stefanik concluded, "Our brave correctional officers and prison staff deserve better, and New Yorkers deserve to know about your underhanded revenge tactics."

Read the letter HERE

Chairwoman Stefanik also sent a letter to U.S. Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer calling for an investigation into reported FMLA violations impacting New York State Correctional Officers.

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