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www.npr.org
5 months ago
Social justice

Prisoners are suing Alabama over forced labor, calling it a 'form of slavery'

Current and former Alabama prisoners file a lawsuit alleging that the state's prison labor practices amount to a 'modern-day form of slavery.'
Plaintiffs argue that incarcerated individuals are forced to work for little or no pay, benefiting government entities and private businesses. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Social justice

Lawsuit Alleges 'Modern-Day Slavery' In Alabama Prison System

Current and former prisoners in Alabama have filed a lawsuit arguing that the state's prison labor system is a form of slavery.
The lawsuit seeks to abolish the labor system and award damages to current and past prisoners. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Prisoners Sue Alabama, Calling Prison Labor System a Form of Slavery'

A group of current and former prisoners in Alabama are suing the state, alleging that the prison labor system is a form of modern-day slavery.
The lawsuit alleges that incarcerated workers are denied parole to force them into prison work programs that generate millions of dollars in profits. [ more ]
moreslavery
Kqed
3 weeks ago
California

Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Homeless Case | KQED

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on homeless camping restrictions. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Social justice

From Walmart to Whole Foods, US prisoners are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands

Prison labor is used in the supply chains of major food companies and brands in the US.
Prisoners who refuse to work can face punishments such as solitary confinement or jeopardize their chances of parole. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Social justice

US prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands

Prison labor is linked to a wide range of products in supermarkets, including popular brands like Frosted Flakes and Coca-Cola
Prison labor disproportionately affects people of color, who face harsh conditions and are often denied worker protections [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
London

Why no concern at prisoners being paid just 50p an hour to work? | Brief letters

Reader questions lack of concern for British prisoners forced to work
Comment on the cost of keeping pandas in the UK versus funding food banks [ more ]
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