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In Canadian federal prisons, inmates often work for minimal wages in tough physical labor, with little left over for personal needs. The Harper governments cuts to overtime bonuses and addition of room and board fees have left inmates with even less. Prison workers also face real dangers, and women and gender-diverse inmates struggle to build useful post-release skills. The Canadian Prisoners’ Labour Confederation is now suing for union rights and collective bargaining, aiming for minimum wage plus a cut of profits.

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