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Thomson federal prison still on lockdown following third alleged staff drug exposure in weeks

According to AFGE Local Union 4070, three staff members have been administered Narcan after being exposed to unknown substances since Aug. 18.

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Thomson federal prison still on lockdown following third alleged staff drug exposure in weeks

According to AFGE Local Union 4070, three staff members have been administered Narcan after being exposed to unknown substances since Aug. 18.

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Lockdown initiated at Thomson federal prison

According to AFGE Local Union 4070, an employee was exposed to what are believed to be amphetamines and hospitalized.

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Prison union says FCI Thomson employee exposed to unknown substance, administered Narcan

The staff member was later transported to the hospital, according to AFGE Local Union 4070 President Jon Zumkehr.

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This Week: Union president speaks on issues affecting employees at FCI Thomson

News 8's Jon Diaz spoke with AFGE Local 4070 Pres. Jonathan Zumkehr about issues impacting the federal prison after previously speaking with former prison leaders.

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Bureau of Prisons cutting retention bonus for correctional officers, staff at Thomson

According to a memorandum sent to staff, the 25% retention pay for employees that was approved back in 2021 will be discontinued after Dec. 31.

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Labor leaders calling on BOP director to keep retention bonus for correctional officers at USP Thomson

According to the prison union's president, staff was informed in September that the 25% retention bonus was under review for removal.

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USP Thomson: Prison union calls for avoiding government shutdown

Despite recent changes to help improve the prison's conditions, a government shutdown and threatened retention bonuses could impact employees.

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USP Thomson prison union calls for avoiding government shutdown

The Prison Workers' Union President Jon Zumkehr released a statement saying employees face working without pay.

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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin continues to press BOP over USP Thomson, prison union responds

Durbin claims more work needs to be done since the last oversight hearing a year ago. The union responded to Wednesday's hearing.

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USP Thomson names new warden

Brian Lammer was appointed earlier this month after Thomas Bergami abruptly left in July.

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Thomson federal prison still on lockdown following third alleged staff drug exposure in weeks

Thomson federal prison still on lockdown following third alleged staff drug exposure in weeks

Lockdown initiated at Thomson federal prison

Prison union says FCI Thomson employee exposed to unknown substance, administered Narcan

This Week: Union president speaks on issues affecting employees at FCI Thomson

Bureau of Prisons cutting retention bonus for correctional officers, staff at Thomson

Labor leaders calling on BOP director to keep retention bonus for correctional officers at USP Thomson

USP Thomson: Prison union calls for avoiding government shutdown

USP Thomson prison union calls for avoiding government shutdown

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin continues to press BOP over USP Thomson, prison union responds

USP Thomson names new warden

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