New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday preparations to use the New York National Guard to protect correction officers who are currently on the job, inmates, and the communities surrounding the correctional facilities. 

The move comes after inmates took over three dorms and attacked three guards at Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County, amid reports of staffing shortages.

Over the last year, dozens of guards at the facility have been injured by inmates, Fox News Digital previously reported.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has implemented a number of changes aimed at protecting guards and expanding recruitment. (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

“We will continue to develop strategies to reduce assaults and to bring more staff on board.”

He added there is always room for progress and for disagreements with the union, but he urges all those on strike to end the measure.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

In March 2024, the union agreed to a collective bargaining agreement with the State of New York to improve working conditions for corrections officers.

Some of the benefits included: increased salaries and starting pay for new employees by $6,500, increased correction officer location-based pay by $500 to $1,000 per officer for downstate assignments, increased correction officer hazardous duty pay from $200 to $1,075, and providing 12 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.

Laws and administrative changes have been made to protect corrections officers, and recruitment efforts have been expanded.

Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price contributed to this report.