I've heard of some of the other prisons where the staff just supervised the inmates, and the inmates did all the work. That's mostly in state prisons from what I understand. We don't work like that where I am. I've been here for 11 yrs. and hardly ever do you find an inmate that knows very much about electrical work. Once in a blue moon you get lucky, though.
In response to a recent post, we are not required to get inspections on our work. I wish we at least had someone intenal that inspected our work.
But...recently, the problems I initially described have been occurring less. All the electricians banded together and complained. I also went to a labor/management meeting and voiced my concerns to one of the higher ups. We threatened grievences, and to file a complaint with OSHA.
We'll see that happens next.
