Florida is facing criticism for a series of legislative actions that undermine local democracy and worker protections, particularly for those working outdoors in industries like agriculture and construction. The state has overridden county wage ordinances and is moving to ban measures designed to protect workers from extreme heat, a concern that is growing with the effects of climate change. This has sparked a push for a veto on state bills that could reduce pay for workers in South Florida and has led farmworkers in Palm Beach to increase pressure on Wendy's for worker protections. Critics argue that providing basic necessities such as water, rest, and shade for outdoor workers is being politicized in Florida and Texas.
Water, rest and shade for outdoor workers crosses the woke line somehow in Florida and Texas, @markgongloff says https://t.co/qaSjlUrDxx via @opinion
Column: If you're an outdoor worker in #Florida, the Legislature doesn't care how hot you get. My latest for @FLPhoenixNews also features shout-outs to Willy Wonka, "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Van Halen. https://t.co/ucA9NAPTbv
Water, rest and shade for outdoor workers crosses the woke line somehow in Florida and Texas, @markgongloff says https://t.co/iZravbZROC
In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy's to ensure worker protections: https://t.co/8qCSlWJFX3
Florida Republicans want to ban workplace heat protections, putting workers at even greater risk as climate change pushes temperatures up. https://t.co/JxJsOOCEre
Push for veto on state bills that could slash pay for workers in South Florida (via @JoshCeb) https://t.co/UcmOy5ZERR
Prohibiting local governments from regulating heat exposure requirements for outdoor workers in their communities endangers workers who primarily work outside all day and support essential industries like agriculture and construction. https://t.co/T4FehMdBnC
Whether it’s overriding county wage ordinances or banning measures designed to protect workers from extreme heat, Florida has become a laboratory for legislation that runs roughshod over local democracy in the interests of private profit. https://t.co/JxJsOOCEre