I see there's going to be a state constitution ballot measure to outlaw slavery and involuntary servitude outright this fall. Basically, you could no longer be sentenced to involuntary servitude and prisoners would have the right to refuse work assignments if this passes.
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Phil in SF (kingrat@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 24-Jul-2024 01:49:18 JST Phil in SF -
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Phil in SF (kingrat@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 24-Jul-2024 08:40:56 JST Phil in SF @nebkor If it does, all the better! Even if it doesn't, if a prisoner can refuse below minimum work, they're in a much better position than they are right now.
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Ronathon Livingston Seagull (nebkor@socialnotwork.net)'s status on Wednesday, 24-Jul-2024 08:40:57 JST Ronathon Livingston Seagull @kingrat there's some question about whether or not this also outlaws below-minimum-wage wages, but it's at least a step in the right direction.
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