Draggingtree Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 myfoxdc.com: American prison labor means longer unemployment lines Posted: Sep 17, 2012 6:42 AM CDT By FOX News Two southeast companies that make U.S. military uniforms are shedding hundreds of jobs, as the government looks to federal inmates for the fatigues. American Power Source makes military clothing in Fayette, Ala., but its government contract expires in October. Federal Prison Industries – which also operates under the name UNICOR will snag the work, and leave the task to inmates. FPI has the first right of refusal for U.S. Government contracts, under a 1930 federal law. the company laid off 255 employees and cut the hours of 190 employees this year alone. So private workers end up losing their jobs to prisoners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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