Recent initiatives and public actions highlight a growing concern over the safety and health of farmworkers exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Rep. Raul Grijalva emphasized the need for federal legislation, advocating for the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury and Fatality Prevention Act, aimed at protecting workers from dangerous heat conditions. Concurrently, Secretary Becerra has launched an Initiative on Protecting Farmworkers from Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke, acknowledging the elevated risks agricultural workers face, particularly with climate change. In Florida, farmworkers, blocked by state lawmakers from obtaining heat protection, are appealing directly to the food industry for support. Their campaign includes a notable event in Palm Beach, where farmworkers showcased a 15 ft puppet outside the chairman of Wendy's mansion to draw attention to their plight. This action underscores the urgent need for industry and legislative measures to safeguard these essential workers.
Looking for something fun to do on the weekends? Ride Tri-Rail and experience its new service into Downtown Miami. Plan your trip to the upcoming @Carnaval_Miami Music Festival or the @Ultra Music Festival coming soon. https://t.co/Xmd5HZD4zO
Republicans In An Incredibly Hot State Are Trying To Block Protections For Outdoor Workers https://t.co/MqMFtk8RbV
Farmworkers are taking their campaign for heat protection and workers rights to the corporations who buy the food they pick Today they arrived in Palm Beach for a festival that includes a 15 ft Farmworker puppet outside the chairman of Wendy’s mansion https://t.co/E53M7JmwYf
Miami FL for the weekend. What should we do? https://t.co/BK4Eig6ceO
Blocked by lawmakers, Florida farmworkers seek help on heat protection from food industry https://t.co/uAHGb7oJD3
☀️ Hop on the bus from Miami to the Farmworker Freedom Festival this Saturday, March 9th! Register at the link in bio and indicate that you are joining the Miami Caravan, or reach out to Joa at [email protected] to join. https://t.co/FKGCZ3OOrc
The eighth annual Youth Music Festival is this weekend! 🎶 Saturday, March 9 3 PM Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Free RSVP: https://t.co/aaib0Ayib1 https://t.co/1U06bRaf8G
I hosted a meeting to kick off my new Initiative on Protecting Farmworkers from Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke. Agricultural workers already suffer elevated fatal injury rates compared to other workers and are likely to be among the groups most impacted by climate change. https://t.co/qbm4weE0s6
We must build on this progress at the federal level and protect workers from extreme heat. It's time to pass the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury and Fatality Prevention Act to ensure the safety and health of workers exposed to dangerous heat conditions. https://t.co/THNB69a1IC