Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century
 
Revolutionary
Socialism in the
21st Century

Jörg Nowak

On strike in Germany’s jails – an interview with the prisoners’ union

Low-paid prison labour is now integrated into many branches of German industrial production. To organise against the repressive conditions, prisoners created a union. Jörg Nowak interviewed one of the founders to discuss their activities, as well as the state’s response. Republished with permission from the Global Labour University website. Translated from the German by Alexander Gallas.