California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor

California Votes to Keep Forced Prison Labor
One of the critical jobs that prisoners can be required to work is fighting wildfires. While salaried firefighters in California receive $74,000 on average plus benefits, prisoners receive $2 a day and an extra $1 an hour when fighting active fires.
Californians reject proposition to outlaw forced labor for inmates
In California, voters rejected a measure that would have outlawed using involuntary servitude as a punishment against prisoners.
Voters reject Prop 6, known by supporters as 'End Slavery' act in California
Prop 6, which would have removed involuntary servitude from California's constitution, has been rejected by voters.
California voters to decide on Proposition 6, which would end forced labor in prisons
California Proposition 6 would amend the state constitution to remove a provision allowing jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude on inmates and to discipline those who refuse to work.
California voters reject ballot measure banning forced prison labor
California announced on Sunday the unofficial result that voters in the state rejected Proposition 6, which would have amended the Constitution of California to ban state prisons from forcing
A California Ballot Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor Is Failing
Voters appear to be rejecting Proposition 6 in California, a measure to end involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
California May Have Voted to Keep Slavery in Prisons
Prisoners in California will still be forced to fight wildfires and make furniture for minimal pay, as voters appear to have rejected Proposition 6.
California votes ‘no’ on measure to ban forced prison labor
Proposition 6 would have banned the use of involuntary servitude as punishment for crimes. It was rejected by California voters.
California Proposition 6 Election Results: End Involuntary Labor by the Incarcerated
This proposition would amend the state Constitution to remove a provision that lets prisons and jails force inmates to work. Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre,
California Voters Reject Proposed Ban on Forced Prison Labor in Any Form
California voters have rejected a measure amending the state Constitution to ban forced labor in any form. The constitution currently bans it except as punishment for crime. That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates who are concerned about prison labor conditions.
Alert: California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor
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