![]() Holbrooks also said the Union has spent $50,000.00 of their own money towards recruitment efforts to bring in new employees, like a social media manager. "When I do get home late after a long shift, my kid are so excited talk to me and they want to try and tell me all about their day and the things that are exciting to them, and it's bed time when I get home," said Azzez. Penitentiary, says he knows of employees needing to use sick days for a "mental health break". Layth Azzez, a Correctional Officer and the Union Vice President for the U.S. "They don't take into account what we have going on in our home lives, it doesn't matter to them. Holbrooks says several employees have missed doctor or Veteran Affairs appointments, which are difficult to reschedule. If we had direct hire here to where they could hire them on the spot, and get boots on the ground, it would be a lot better."Īs a result of having so few workers, protesters say they are required to work mandated overtime and if they do not, they are punished. Our HR department here does try to hire, however their hands are tied. "This is a problem that has started up in DC, and our regional office. Holbrook says the facility is roughly 130 Correctional Officers short at the moment, and when a new one is hired, another typically quits. ![]() ![]() dwFc9n9TCG- Natalie Chuck KOAA September 30, 2021 Multiple members of the union saying “morale is low” among staff. HAPPENING NOW: Employees at Florence’s Federal Correctional Complex protesting, saying the lack of staff is forcing them to work mandated overtime and taking a toll on their lives at home. ![]()
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