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Starting a #Thread with the ways that incarcerated workers are coming to the public’s rescue during #COVID19 for just pennies per hour.
#LaborIsLabor and incarcerated workers deserve real wages and employment protections.
Contributions welcome.
#LaborIsLabor and incarcerated workers deserve real wages and employment protections.
Contributions welcome.
It started w @NYGovCuomo using incarcerated workers to make hand sanitizer. The shop is open around the clock. People are earning ~$0.60/hour. And while they weren’t allowed to use the hand sanitizer, that changed last week under advocacy pressure. https://thecity.nyc/2020/03/sanitizer-squeezed-from-prison-labor-spurs-pay-hike-call.html
In Texas, incarcerated workers manufacture face masks for first responders.
These workers will make 25,000 masks in two weeks. They will not get paid a single cent. https://www.click2houston.com/news/texas/2020/03/23/texas-turns-to-prison-labor-to-help-cover-face-mask-shortages/
These workers will make 25,000 masks in two weeks. They will not get paid a single cent. https://www.click2houston.com/news/texas/2020/03/23/texas-turns-to-prison-labor-to-help-cover-face-mask-shortages/
In Indiana, incarcerated workers in one facility are making 200 gowns, 200 masks, and 60 gallons of hand sanitizer every day.
In fact, workers designed and engineered the products themselves.
IN pays incarcerated workers as little as 12 cents/hour. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-prisoners-set-to-begin-manufacturing-masks-gowns-and-face/article_a07a2a5c-ac37-55e6-a950-fc41fdb50e01.html
In fact, workers designed and engineered the products themselves.
IN pays incarcerated workers as little as 12 cents/hour. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-prisoners-set-to-begin-manufacturing-masks-gowns-and-face/article_a07a2a5c-ac37-55e6-a950-fc41fdb50e01.html
In Tennessee, incarcerated workers are making 2500 masks and 300 gowns each day.
Tennessee pays incarcerated workers as little as 17 cents/hour. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/03/29/tn-inmates-make-masks-ppe-shortage-tennessee-covid-19/2928457001/
Tennessee pays incarcerated workers as little as 17 cents/hour. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/03/29/tn-inmates-make-masks-ppe-shortage-tennessee-covid-19/2928457001/
In Ohio, incarcerated workers are making 44,000 masks, 1400 gallons of sanitizer, and 2 MILLION gowns. https://www.limaohio.com/news/404582/ohio-inmates-making-masks-gowns
In Hamden Co., Mass., incarcerated workers are making 1000 masks and gowns, working 16 hours a day. https://www.wwlp.com/news/health/coronavirus-local-impact/hampden-county-inmates-making-masks-gowns-for-health-care-workers/
In Florida, incarcerated workers at a prison in Avon Park are producing thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer and cleaning products every day.
In Connecticut, incarcerated workers in five different facilities are manufacturing 1400 masks per day for health workers in the state. https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/coronavirus/connecticut-inmates-make-face-masks-to-help-with-shortage-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
In Virginia, incarcerated workers at four facilities are producing 15,000 masks per day. https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-prisoners-making-masks-to-keep-coronavirus-out-of-state-correctional-facilities/
In California, incarcerated workers in Los Angeles are manufacturing hand sanitizer for use in prisons and in other state agencies.
(h/t @eliniclara)
(h/t @eliniclara)
In Alaska, incarcerated workers are sewing masks and gowns for use by medical workers.
(h/t @triadas) https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/03/25/behind-bars-alaska-inmates-and-corrections-staff-brace-for-virus/
(h/t @triadas) https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/03/25/behind-bars-alaska-inmates-and-corrections-staff-brace-for-virus/
In Alabama, incarcerated workers at prisons in Wetumpka and Atmore are manufacturing 2500 masks per day.
Alabama does not pay most of its incarcerated workers. The rest make as little as 25 cents/hour. https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/04/02/alabama-prisons-say-no-inmates-have-tested-positive-coronavirus/5112133002/
Alabama does not pay most of its incarcerated workers. The rest make as little as 25 cents/hour. https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/04/02/alabama-prisons-say-no-inmates-have-tested-positive-coronavirus/5112133002/
In Louisiana, incarcerated workers are using donated supplies to manufacture 14,000 bottles of hand sanitizer.
Louisiana pays its incarcerated workers as little as 4 cents/hour. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_98081a40-74ea-11ea-b367-2774f5090b74.html
Louisiana pays its incarcerated workers as little as 4 cents/hour. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_98081a40-74ea-11ea-b367-2774f5090b74.html
In Arkansas, incarcerated workers are manufacturing 80,000 cloth masks for use by healthcare workers.
Arkansas does not pay its incarcerated workers at all. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/apr/02/watch-live-130-pm-governor-state-health-officials-/
Arkansas does not pay its incarcerated workers at all. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/apr/02/watch-live-130-pm-governor-state-health-officials-/
In Delaware, incarcerated workers at a prison in Smyrna are producing 500 masks a week for first responders. http://www.wboc.com/story/41968691/delaware-inmates-make-masks-to-fight-spread-of-covid19
In Michigan, incarcerated workers at 3 different prisons are manufacturing 150,000 face masks, gowns, hazmat suits, and protective eyewear. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/michigan-inmates-make-face-masks-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-in-prisons/ar-BB125pnD
In Oklahoma, incarcerated workers at a prison in Stringtown are producing 52,000 masks for state healthcare workers. https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/oklahoma-inmates-pitching-in-to-protect-medical-caregivers-during-coronavirus-crisis/
In Nebraska, incarcerated workers are producing hand sanitizer and gowns for state agencies.
The Nebraska DOC does not allow incarcerated people to actually use the hand sanitizer that they create. https://www.klkntv.com/inmates-to-begin-production-of-hand-sanitizer-masks-and-gowns/
The Nebraska DOC does not allow incarcerated people to actually use the hand sanitizer that they create. https://www.klkntv.com/inmates-to-begin-production-of-hand-sanitizer-masks-and-gowns/
In Iowa, incarcerated workers are producing hand sanitizer, gowns, and face masks for essential state employees. https://www.correctionsone.com/products/infection-control/articles/iowa-inmates-making-masks-gowns-and-hand-sanitizer-as-covid-19-spreads-1gZJgw9TPKx9RDTu/
In South Dakota, incarcerated workers are producing thousands of face masks, gowns, and face shields for other government agencies. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-dakota/articles/2020-04-03/the-latest-south-dakota-prisoners-tasked-with-making-ppe
In North Carolina, incarcerated workers are creating 1100 bottles of hand sanitizer each day for use in state facilities. https://indyweek.com/news/northcarolina/coronavirus-north-carolina-prisons/
In South Carolina, incarcerated workers in prisons in Greenwood and Columbia are manufacturing 1000 masks each day for healthcare workers at @MUSChealth and other state hospitals. https://www.thestate.com/news/coronavirus/article241648086.html
In Oregon, incarcerated workers are producing over 60,000 masks for healthcare workers.
(h/t @hamidtasnuva) https://ktvz.com/news/jefferson-county/2020/04/06/deer-ridge-prison-housing-unit-placed-in-isolation-over-health-concerns/
(h/t @hamidtasnuva) https://ktvz.com/news/jefferson-county/2020/04/06/deer-ridge-prison-housing-unit-placed-in-isolation-over-health-concerns/
In Georgia, incarcerated workers at prisons across the state are manufacturing 85,000 reusable masks. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/state-prisoners-start-producing-masks-to-fight-covid-19/article_ad8fb1dc-7861-11ea-8253-c3aef826ec10.html
In Pennsylvania, incarcerated workers are manufacturing 185,000 face masks, 36,000 bars of soap, gowns, and disinfectant.
They are working 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week.
They get paid 19 cents/hour. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/pa-prison-inmates-working-12-hour-shifts-producing-masks-to-shield-themselves-guards-from-coronavirus.html
They are working 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week.
They get paid 19 cents/hour. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/pa-prison-inmates-working-12-hour-shifts-producing-masks-to-shield-themselves-guards-from-coronavirus.html
