Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day
Incarcerated firefighters have been working around the clock while earning as little as between $5.80 to $10.24 a day.
Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn’t California?
By Michelle Chen / Truthout Despite the state’s Democratic majority, more than 53 percent of Californians voted against a ban on slave labor in state prisons. Proposition (Prop) 6 would…
California Moves to Ban Forced Prison Labor, but There’s Still More To Do
By Giuliana Perrone / CounterPunch If you’re looking for a rare bit of good news, look no further: California is finally taking steps to abolish slavery from its constitution by…
Judge Orders Changes to Louisiana Prison Labor Program Likened to ‘19th Century Slavery’
Incarcerated laborers on Angola’s Farm Line face “substantial risk of injury or death” during extreme heat, a federal judge ruled this week, ordering corrections officials to make policy changes to…
America’s Prisons Are Slave Labor Factories
Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble While the 13th Amendment is often revered for putting an end to American slavery, what many don’t…
Alabama Is Denying Prisoners Parole to Lease Their Labor to Meatpackers, McDonalds
No parole if you’re still profitable.
Major Brands Like McDonald’s, Kroger and Coca-Cola Linked to Forced Prison Labor
“Slavery has not been abolished,” said one formerly imprisoned person who now advocates against forced prison labor.
The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery—and Many States Have Their Own Version
Like many states, California backs up the federal exception for involuntary servitude in its own state constitution. These activists are fighting to change that.
86 Cents For a Day of Work Is a Reality For Most Incarcerated People
Incarcerated laborers are often left out of workers’ rights efforts, but they are vastly underpaid, underprotected, and unable to save for a life beyond bars.
The First Big Strike of 2023 May Happen Behind Prison Walls
The new year is set to kick off with a statewide strike by incarcerated workers in Pennsylvania.
Four States Voted to End Slavery — But Not Louisiana
Wardens and industries that rely on prison labor will undoubtably argue that their “work programs” do not constitute slavery, but it should be up to the courts, the public and…
Voters in Four States Approve Bans on Forced Prison Labor
"There should be no exceptions to a ban on slavery," said Democratic U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley following passage of Measure 112 in Oregon.
New Data Tool Details Thousands of Corporations Profiting From US Prison Industry
"Despite earning tens of billions of dollars each year, the public knows little about the prison industry and those that profit from it."
What an Alabama Prisoners’ Strike Tells Us About Prison Labor
Exploitation of incarcerated people isn’t limited to lockups. Voters in some states have a chance to curtail it.
California’s Dependency on Prison Labor for Fighting Fires Must End
Incarcerated firefighters face much higher rates of injury than professional firefighters, are minimally compensated, and are largely unable to negotiate the conditions of their work.