New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says a tentative agreement has been reached to end the prison guard strike at state correctional facilities. The governor says the agreement addresses staffing shortages and safety concerns with several key concessions,

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week. Hochul said the state and the union for striking correctional workers agreed to binding terms after four days of mediation talks.

NY Governor Hochul settles an illegal strike by prison workers, halting the action and negotiating key concessions.