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   CelloMom On Cars (cellomomoncars@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 14-Aug-2024 05:03:54 JST CelloMom On Cars

   The crucial ingredient:
   "The buyers agree to pay a small premium for produce from farms where workers are protected and blacklist farms that get kicked out of the program. In exchange, they can tout their ethical practices, a selling point with a growing number of consumers worried about who produces their food."

   https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2024/farmworker-heat-safety-fair-food-program/

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     in reply to

     #Florida Legislators Ban Local Heat Protections for Millions of Outdoor Workers

     "The measure prohibits local governments from establishing heat protections for outdoor workers. It comes after Miami-Dade County considered a proposal last year that would have compelled construction and agriculture companies to provide water and rest breaks when the #HeatIndex there rises to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

     The new state legislation preempts any such local provisions."

     https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19032024/florida-legislators-ban-heat-protections-for-outdoor-workers/

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     in reply to

     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."

     https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/27/phoenix-workers-heat-protection-law