Promises, Promises

AFSCME has published a new pamphlet that highlights the truth about private prisons. Don’t be a Prisoner to Empty Promises exposes the five myths about prison privateers: They increase the local tax base, perform a valuable public service, provide good jobs, do not cut corners and save taxpayers’ money. The text then describes the stark realities of each of those myths. It’s a must-read for activists warding off prison privatization. To order copies, write to: AFSCME’s Department of Research and Collective Bargaining Services, 1625 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-5687