Prop 6 aims to ban forced prison labor in California
Proposition 6 is asking California voters to pass a ban on forced prison labor, which is currently allowed under the state's constitution.
Lori Wilson and Marie Waldron: Vote yes on Proposition 6 to end forced labor in state prisons
It allows them the opportunity to engage in voluntary work programs, educational initiatives, and rehabilitative services—critical steps toward reducing recidivism and ensuring that individuals
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PD Editorial: Yes on Prop. 6, end forced prison labor
Regardless of why they’re behind bars, the 160,000 people in California’s state prisons and jails should not be forced into involuntary labor.
Prop 6: Ending Forced Prison Labor
Proposition 6 aims to amend California's constitution and ban forced labor in state prisons. California is one of 16 states that still allow "indentured servitude" to punish a crime. Proposition 6 would change the language to say "Slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited.
California voters to decide on ending forced prison labor with Proposition 6
Along with casting a vote for President in this upcoming election, California constituents will have the opportunity to amend the State Constitution under Proposition 6.Proposition 6 limits forced labor in state prisons,
‘Only the carrot now, there is no stick’: Prop 6 would change CA prison labor
California’s Proposition 6 would end forced labor in prisons. Currently incarcerated people can be required to work, sometimes for pennies per hour or nothing at all, and face punishment if they refuse.
No one is fighting a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons. Why it could still fail
Supporters of a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons believe they have a strong message centered on rehabilitation. But as Election Day nears, polls show it’s a toss-up or trailing.
Passage Of Proposition 6 Could Change The Landscape Of California Prisons
Here are the morning's top stories on Monday, October 14, 2024… Proposition 6 on the November ballot aims to get rid of “involuntary servitude” for people in prison. You might know that some of these folks fight wildfires,
How Proposition 6 would affect inmate labor at California prisons
For decades, California law has forced many prison inmates to work for little or no money. Now, Proposition 6 aims to change that.
California Voters Have The Chance To End Forced Prison Labor
Proposition 6 would let prisoners decline job assignments without being punished, allowing them to pursue educational and rehabilitative opportunities.
Forced Prison Labor in California Could Be Stopped if Voters Pass Prop 6
I have no choice but to show up because my boss is the California prison system. I once dreamed of becoming an artist, but life had other plans. My mom moved from New York to California to escape a substance abuse problem,
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Corporate profits vs. prison reform: the truth behind Props 36 and 6
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Would Prop. 6 increase California prison costs? Q&A on the involuntary servitude measure
Proposition 6 asks California voters whether to end involuntary servitude through forced labor in state prisons and jails.
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Prop 6 explainer, the fight against Inland Empire’s online shopping warehouses
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