Incarcerated workers at Centinela State Prison organized a production slowdown in response to unfair conditions, including daily strip searches linked to their work for the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA). This protest involved over 70 workers and signifies broader discontent regarding prison labor conditions. CALPIA, which employs thousands of inmates and generates significant revenue from prison-made goods, is also tied to several lucrative contracts with state agencies. Wage issues persist, with most inmates making less than $1 per hour despite recent minor increases.
To address unjust policies and conditions, more than 70 incarcerated workers inside Centinela State Prison collectively decided last fall to "slow down" production for the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA).
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