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Doug Holland @lemmy.world

2y ago

I worked in federal prison sweatshops for 23 cents an hour

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I Worked in Federal Prison Sweatshops for 23 Cents an Hour

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2y ago

I Worked in Federal Prison Sweatshops for 23 Cents an Hour

theintercept.com /2023/09/04/prison-labor-exploitation-america/

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2y ago

I Worked in Federal Prison Sweatshops for 23 Cents an Hour

theintercept.com /2023/09/04/prison-labor-exploitation-america/

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2y ago

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I Worked in Federal Prison Sweatshops for 23 Cents an Hour

theintercept.com /2023/09/04/prison-labor-exploitation-america/

3 comments

I'm fairly certain they don't actually make a profit on prison labor, and it's just something to do to keep busy or build up good boy points with the administration.
- US prison workers produce $11bn worth of goods and services a year for pittance
- That was your takeaway from this article?