 California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance.  Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay typically tops out at a few dollars per hour. Some describe it as "slave labor."  KQED Science Reporter Kevin Stark spoke with Assistant News Director Adia White about the issue.
California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance.  Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay typically tops out at a few dollars per hour. Some describe it as "slave labor."  KQED Science Reporter Kevin Stark spoke with Assistant News Director Adia White about the issue.  Crew Shortage Reveals California's Reliance on Incarcerated Firefighters
- Written by: Adia White
 California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance.  Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay typically tops out at a few dollars per hour. Some describe it as "slave labor."  KQED Science Reporter Kevin Stark spoke with Assistant News Director Adia White about the issue.
California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance.  Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay typically tops out at a few dollars per hour. Some describe it as "slave labor."  KQED Science Reporter Kevin Stark spoke with Assistant News Director Adia White about the issue.   
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