Prisoners Union
The Prisoners Union had its origins in a 1971 work strike at Folsom Prison. The Folsom prisoners staged a peaceful work strike and presented a clear set of grievances to the prison administrators. After the strike was over many of the participants in and supporters of the work stoppage, both in and out of prison, decided to form an organization to work toward the goals that had been set in the strike on a more organized, consistent, and long-term basis. The organization was named the Prisoners Union to stress the idea that certain goals were being sought by all who suffer the same conditions of confinement, and so that the group could bargain collectively for those it represented.
The Prisoners Union has worked since its founding toward three major goals:
1. The achievement of uniform and equitable sentencing laws
2. The restoration of civil and human rights to prisoners
3. The payment of fair wages for work done, safe working conditions, and compensation for injuries that are work-related.
The Prisoners Union has worked since its founding toward three major goals:
1. The achievement of uniform and equitable sentencing laws
2. The restoration of civil and human rights to prisoners
3. The payment of fair wages for work done, safe working conditions, and compensation for injuries that are work-related.
Documents
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Prisoners Union Journal Proposal 1981-1982
Includes: Definition and Purpose; Sentencing Laws; Civil and Human Rights; Prisoners' Work in Prisons; Visiting Prisoners and Return to Society; Prisoners Union Journal; Budget; Exhibit A
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