Phoenix Passes Historic Ordinance Giving Outdoor Workers Protection From Extreme Heat

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesApr 1, 2024, 4:34 pm126 pts
A historic new law in Phoenix, Arizona, will provide thousands of outdoor workers in the hottest city in the country with protections from extreme heat. In a unanimous vote, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance requiring that workers have easy access to rest, potable water and shade, as well as training…

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