New York Prisoners To Make Hand Sanitizer For State Agencies

The video discusses New York's initiative to combat sanitizer price gouging during the coronavirus outbreak by producing its own sanitizer using prison labor. This plan, led by Governor Cuomo, involves the production of 'New York State Clean' sanitizer by Core Craft, a company using inmates for labor. The initiative has sparked controversy due to low wages for prison labor and concerns about hygiene in prisons. The video also highlights global prison outbreaks and New York's plan to produce and distribute sanitizer to state facilities.

What prompted New York to produce its own hand sanitizer?

• A shortage of hand sanitizers in stores

• A surplus of raw materials in New York

• A new state law requiring local production

• A federal mandate for state-produced sanitizers

What is a major concern critics have about the production of New York State Clean?

• The quality of the sanitizer

• The high cost of production

• The use of prison labor

• The environmental impact

How much are core craft workers typically paid per hour?

• $0.65

• $5.00

• $1.50

• $2.00

What is the estimated cost to produce a gallon of New York State Clean?

• $3

• $6

• $10

• $15

How many gallons of New York State Clean does the state plan to produce weekly?

• 50,000 gallons

• 75,000 gallons

• 100,000 gallons

• 150,000 gallons