‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
www.theguardian.com
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR
  • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    I agree that’s slavery.

    There is slavery in the US prison system as well.

    These prisoners are supposedly doing this specific job voluntarily, with pay. That is not indentured servitude.