Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend and it is considered the unofficial end of summer. The holiday is also a federal holiday.
The typical prison cell is eight by six feet (about 2.5 by 1.8 meters), with a metal bed tray (either bolted to the wall or free-standing on metal legs), a sink and a toilet. There may be a window allowing a view outside the prison.
Major Prison Issues. Overcrowding. Gang activity. Health care. Mental health care. Racism. Assaults. Privatization. These are just a few of the major problems, issues and trends facing prisons today.Many Americans believe our prison system is broken, while others believe the system is moving in the right direction.acism. Assaults. Privatization. These are just a few of the major problems, issues and trends facing prisons today. Many Americans believe our prison system is broken, while others believe the system is moving in the right direction.