New York prison guards, who have been on strike for two weeks, face losing their jobs and their health care if they refuse to return to work Monday, state officials say. The illegal strike has ended at most prisons in the downstate region,

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Despite mounting pressure from state officials, many New York correction officers continued their strike on Sunday, further disrupting prison operations across the state. The work stoppage, which began on February 17, has led to payroll suspensions, threats of termination, and looming health benefit losses for those refusing to return.