Florida outdoor workers rally against law banning local regulations against extreme heat [Rocío Magnani | Apr 29 2024 | LatinTimes] ( www.latintimes.com )

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14848639

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.

technomad ,

Why are they against it?

BertramDitore ,
@BertramDitore@lemmy.world avatar

All the double negatives make the headline a challenge to parse, but they are against the legislation because it would make it illegal for local authorities to implement basic safeguards for people who work outside. They want the safeguards.

The legislation, known as House Bill 433, forbids local authorities from mandating that employers provide their employees with, for example, water breaks or advance notice of their work hours.

NegativeLookBehind ,
@NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.world avatar

I bet most of them voted for Desantis too.

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