This state voted to outlaw slavery
| By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United |
| November 10th, 2024News Digest |
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Nevada ends forced labor in prisons as national movement gains ground Nevada has become the latest state to abolish forced labor and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments, voting on Tuesday to amend its constitution and protect incarcerated people from being compelled to work under threat of punishment. This victory reflects a growing national movement to address forced labor within U.S. prisons., though challenges remain in states like California. Read more… |
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| Prison slaveryI KEA pledges six million euros to German prison labor compensation fund In a historic acknowledgment, IKEA has pledged six million euros to a fund for survivors of forced prison labor in former East Germany, addressing its ties to this dark chapter under the GDR regime. This voluntary compensation, welcomed by advocacy groups, sets a powerful example of corporate accountability, inspiring hope that other companies that benefited in the past and those that still benefit from forced prison labor come clean. Read more… |
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