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Kim Kardashian Demands Better Pay For 900+ CDCR Prisoners Helping Firefighters Battle Los Angeles County Fires, They’re Reportedly Working 24-Hour+ Days For $1 Per Hour And ...
Camps program and they have been placed with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection crew members (CAL FIRE). According to CDCR, the participating prisoners joining firefighters ...
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Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Camp participants are eligible for employment with Cal Fire once they have served their sentences, a path many choose to take, according to CDCR. The department says some of these individuals have ...
Incarcerated firefighters are making as little as $27 a day to battle L.A.’s fires
The program has been criticized for being exploitative, but some incarcerated people say the firefighting initiatives can be rewarding.
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VERIFYING claims about inmates who fight wildfires in California
CDCR, in partnership with Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, now manages 35 fire camps across 25 counties in California. The fire camps, which are all minimum-security facilities ...
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The Unknown about the Inner Working of the California State Prison System
California is well known for its costly housing, high end apparel, high class lifestyle, and entertainment industry. It’s ...