Biden pushes for heat wave safety standards, business lobbyists oppose

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Extreme heat is holding the economy back. Don't expect federal legislation to help any time soon.

Some Democrats have considered these plans modest, ascalled on the Biden administration to develop heat safety regulations for indoor and outdoor workplaces, which include protections such as water, rest breaks, and medical trainings.

States haven't made much progress on protecting workers, and some have even rolled back heat safety standards In states including California, Michigan, and Georgia, Amazon workers have gone on strike over the company's labor practices, partly in response to complaints about heat exposure and lack of air conditioning in delivery vans.

 

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