Bronx Public Defenders Resume Court Work After Strike Ends
Bronx public defenders and their support staff resumed duties at the Bronx County Courthouse on August 7, 2026, after a strike ended with an agreement that raises their pay and benefits.
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Bronx public defenders and their support staff resumed duties at the Bronx County Courthouse on August 7, 2026, after a strike ended with an agreement that raises their pay and benefits.
Over 300 Bronx public defenders have been on strike for nine days, disrupting court operations and leaving many indigent clients without representation as union demands remain unresolved.