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"Gulf Cooperation Council countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer of extreme heat conditions without adequate protection, Human Rights Watch -today. The countries🚨ignore the scientific evidence on the limitations of calendar-based midday work bans to shield workers from heat-related health risks."

Trump aligns with the murderous Gulf State Heads.

#ClimateChange #WorkersRights #WorkplaceSafety #HumanRights #HeatProtection #GOPDeathCult #USPol hrw.org/news/2025/06/01/gulf-s

Construction workers in the Ahmadi Governorate in Kuwait, January 27, 2025.
Human Rights Watch · Gulf States: Protect Workers from Extreme HeatGulf Cooperation Council countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer of extreme heat conditions without adequate protection.
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Positive and welcome change!
May this ordinance be copied everywhere.

#Phoenix passes landmark rule requiring #HeatProtection for outdoor workers

"Unanimously passed ordinance makes employers give contractors access to rest, shade, water and air conditioning in hottest US city.

The rule applies to city contractors and their subcontractors who work outdoors, including construction and airport workers."

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m

The Guardian · Phoenix passes landmark rule requiring heat protection for outdoor workersBy Aliya Uteuova
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"California regulations call for high-heat procedures to kick in once temperatures reach 95°F. Washington State was the next to adopt #HeatProtection standards in 2008, followed by Colorado and Oregon in May 2022. Since then, efforts to protect workers elsewhere have been largely stalled.

A federal standard would, of course, apply nationwide. The prospect galvanizes the opposition. "

The truth is, lost productivity from heat is expensive too.

time.com/6299091/extreme-heat-

TimeExtreme Heat Is Endangering America's Workers—and Its EconomyBy Aryn Baker / Georgia

"Business groups and lobbyists have aggressively opposed efforts at state and federal levels to enact #HeatProtection standards for workers.

The powerful American Farm Bureau Federation has objected to the proposal.
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (#CISC) said its members have “significant concerns”. "

#ExtremeHeat #labor #ClimateChange
theguardian.com/environment/20

The GuardianBig business lobbies against heat protections for workers as US boilsBy Michael Sainato