n this powerful investigation, we dive into the harsh reality of prison labor in Alabama, where incarcerated individuals are being exploited by both the state and private corporations. From working at McDonald's to furniture companies, prisoners are subjected to dangerous conditions and receive minimal pay while Alabama reaps millions in profits. This video explores the systemic injustice at the heart of this labor system and how it perpetuates racial disparities, with Black men disproportionately affected. Join us as we examine the truth behind the exploitation, the federal lawsuits challenging these policies, and the stories of those trapped in this modern-day servitude.
Chapters:
00:01 - Modern Slavery in Alabama
How prison labor in Alabama is compared to slavery, with corporations and government agencies benefiting.
00:35 - Prisoners Working for Big Corporations
McDonald's, Burger King, and others employ incarcerated workers, but most of their earnings are taken by the state.
01:12 - Incarcerated Workers Denied Real Freedom
Prisoners work alongside the public but are denied parole and kept in servitude by the system.
03:01 - Overcrowded and Deadly Prisons
Alabama's overcrowded prison system is deadly, with a person dying almost every day in 2023.
05:27 - Forced Labor and Legal Challenges
A federal lawsuit challenges Alabama's exploitation of prison labor, calling it involuntary servitude.