WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Cory Booker issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act, legislation that would ensure incarcerated workers are paid at least the federal minimum wage, eliminate excessive wage deductions, and extend basic labor protections to workers in correctional facilities nationwide. This legislation builds on ongoing efforts to address the lack of fair compensation for incarcerated workers across the United States and recognizes the vital contributions of those in correctional facilities, including their heroic efforts battling the Los Angeles wildfires in 2025. The Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act is endorsed by criminal justi...