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In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage (brokeassstuart.com)
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Best I can do is minimum wage for grueling, dangerous work.

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[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 8 points 18 hours ago

inmates being paid less than minimum wage will depress everyone's wages.

minimum wage isn't enough.

minimum wage should also be a liveable wage.

imagine how much easier would it be for inmates when released, when they have a few years of hard work savings. which they earned.