Despite the article's negative spin on it, the fact that Wal-Mart utilizes inmate labor is actually one of the first good things I've heard about Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, it looks like it isn't actually Wal-Mart that is utilizing inmate labor, but the salvaging company with which Wal-Mart contracts.
As a tangential rant, it really annoys me when people bash inmate labor - it is useful employment and it generally pays inmates more than the paltry sum they would make working as porters on the unit.
Great post. I agree with you all the way. As a former inmate of 10 years on drug charges, I worked for 6 cents an hour at times. Giving inmates real jobs that pay real wages is good for everyone involved.
December 7, 2012 at 4:56 am
Reblogged this on Prisonmovement's Weblog.
December 7, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I did 5 years in the Feds, seen 13 prisons, yes go Feds and see the US. People need to know of the big business the Feds have going on. It’s not about “Public Safety” protection, but money. I wasn’t allowed my 6 months 1/2way house because I have a college Masters in Business. And said I don’t need transition. BS, its keeping the prison full, and jobs for BOP.
December 8, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Hey Chris I just saw this. I’m glad you are out!