A union representing workers at nine community organizations demonstrated in front of Bordeaux prison Saturday afternoon in support of Quebec inmates. The STTIC-CSN denounced prison conditions in the current covid context and demanded concrete actions by the CAQ government. Thousands of incarcerated people are faced with serious covid outbreaks they say, owing to unacceptable conditions that include confinement to cells 23 hours per day, over-populated cells, no access to showers for several days and more. The group is demanding that prisoners are prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. âThe current detention conditions, even with confinement to cells, doesnât mean people are safe, says social worker Kevin Doiron. âWhatâs more, many inmates are living with co-morbidities that make them more vulnerable to complications if they contract COVID. Incarcerated people should be vaccinated as a priority.