Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers

Slave labour alive and well in the US, though now rebranded as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. It’s a billion dollar business. Did you know that 2 out of every 3 prisoners were put to work in the production of often mandatory items (i.e license plates). Stunning piece of research into an unacceptable part of the US economy. And here is a list of everyday items made by US prisoners, which might surprise you.