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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.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Imagine how quickly legislators would enact change if the trades unions to include HVAC joined the protest and began striking. You can only sit inside of a 90f building for so long.

[–] [email protected] 44 points 6 months ago (3 children)

One : they need to do that

Two : the legislators would pass a law forcing them back to work.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 months ago

The beatings will continue until moral improves.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

"ok senator, your discombobulation valve has gone out, is going to cost you about $200,000"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

cool, I'm residental now.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

In the case of my old call center, that's about 3 months.