One of the common themes among prison officials who justify the use of prison slave labor is that prison labor give inmates job skills that they can then use when they reenter society. The quote in the title came from Cara Savelli, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of […]
As I sit in an un-airconditioned prison and watch the news, I see a lot of college kids talking about criminal justice reform. That’s all well and good, but as they tuck themselves in their dorm beds at night from a day of hard studying(or just hard drinking), […]
It’s been an interesting week as a SLS (Supportive Living Services) mentor. For those of you who don’t know my job here in prison is to work with individuals who suffer from any number of mental disabilities such as TBI’s, (Traumatic Brain Injury) Schizophrenia, Severe Depression, Paranoid Delusions, […]
I was at dinner tonight sitting with four guys talking about their prison jobs, and how when they tansfered here their pay was cut in half, and some were cut more than half. So I just sat there listening to these guys, and how they were getting screwed, […]
Is it by coincidence that the prison system has become monitized, or is it just happen stance that the state of Washington projects prison CI jobs will exceed the current prison population in just a few years. I have been asked by my teenage daughter,” dad is prison […]
The work ethic is a whole notha level. I mean day in day out its music. So focus on music the time jus flying. Utilizing this time to perfect my craft and become the best me I could ever be. The world don’t even know what’s in store […]
Wa State Doc Healthy food would better serve our taxpayers. I understand alot peaple thank this just another inmate that is just blowing smoke but is those peaple that feel like that would file public disclosure on CI and see how much money they actually take in from […]
Washington State Legislature Wa State Doc serving unhealthy food is causing serious longterm health concerns and longterm healthcare cost ! And are actaully putting our communities at risk ! Because if inmates returning back to communities are unhealthy what are there chances of being able to get work […]
As for working at CI these last 6 months. For example. Those little houses I have talked about before that I helped build. Yeah, I got pushed out of that. All the things I build myself or help build, no credit is given to me or appreciation is […]
There are two types of employment in prison. One is to work for the state and the other is for Correctional Industries. Each one has its perks and down falls, just like most jobs. Also, both have restrictions on who can be employed in those jobs. The state […]
I have been working in CI now since 2013. CI is a huge factory. It has a metal shop, wood shop, chair shop, panel shop, and a power coating system with 2 giant ovens. I work in the metal shop fabrication area. Working with metal, something I have […]
First & foremost: PRISON IS SLAVERY!!! Instead of being traded on an open market between plantations & slave owners, the COURTROOMS are where slaves are traded!!! PRISON IS A MODERN DAY PLANTATION!!! Complete with slaves, overseers, & Jim Crow Laws. Like a plantation prison is guarded by armed […]
I make $1.70 an hour. This is the best level of job here; most people make half of this or even less. I have heard the term “slave labor” thrown around by my peers for years, and by people out there in the free world. But I think […]
Four aye em in the kitchen I listen to what is mentioned And pay attention to what is missin I am fishin for my mission I ask for removal of my blind fold I was given a kind soul Now I walk with my eyes closed I tell […]
I just attended an award ceremony for our job here in prison, where inmates workers were recognized for their committments to the job. There were many civilians there, as well as Michael Santos, a man who did 25 years in prison and now spends his time going back […]
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