Despite a tentative agreement to end the New York prison strike, many correctional officers remain on the picket line, rejecting the deal and facing potential job terminations. The deadline for officers to return to work has passed, leading to threats of mass firings from the state. Reports indicate that conditions within state prisons have worsened during the strike, with tragic incidents, including the deaths of inmates. While some officers are hailed for their solidarity with striking colleagues, others express dissatisfaction with the deal brokered by state leaders. As protests and demonstrations continue, advocates highlight the historical context of repression in prison activism and demand more substantial reform in the correctional system.