Florida outdoor workers rally against law banning local regulations against extreme heat [Rocío Magnani | Apr 29 2024 | LatinTimes]

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Florida outdoor workers rally against law banning local regulations against extreme heat
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Protesters took to the streets to march against HB433

Construction and farmworkers in Florida protested against a newly enacted law that prevents cities and counties from implementing their own protections against extreme heat. The law disproportionately impacts Latino workers, who make up a large proportion of outdoor workers.

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Imagine how quickly legislators would enact change if the trades unions to include HVAC joined the protest and began striking. You can only sit inside of a 90f building for so long.

One : they need to do that

Two : the legislators would pass a law forcing them back to work.

"ok senator, your discombobulation valve has gone out, is going to cost you about $200,000"