U.S. Rep. Nicholas Langworthy representing New York's 23rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Nicholas Langworthy representing New York's 23rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Nick Langworthy has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to prohibit corrections officers from obtaining future state employment. In a statement, Langworthy described the order as "callous and petty retribution." He expressed support for the corrections officers, who had participated in a strike due to unsatisfactory working conditions and unmet concerns.
Langworthy stated, "Governor Hochul’s latest assault on our hardworking corrections officers amounts to nothing more than callous and petty retribution. These brave men and women engaged in a strike as a last resort because they were pushed to a breaking point and their concerns have fallen on deaf ears."
He accused Governor Hochul of failing to negotiate in good faith with the officers. According to Langworthy, rather than addressing their grievances, she removed their children from health insurance plans, terminated their employment, and now seeks to prevent them from securing future jobs within the state.
"This was a gutless, vindictive move that shows how much hate and contempt she has for our uniformed heroes," Langworthy said. He called for federal intervention into what he perceives as an overreach by the governor.
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