*[Enwl-eng] Temperatures hit 120. Texas banned water breaks for workers

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                        Hydration should be a basic human right, including 
in Texas.









                        Texas Is Getting Hotter, but Governor Greg Abbott 
Just Ended Mandatory Water Breaks for Workers



                        Sign Now




                        At least one construction worker has died from the 
brutal heatwave that recently gripped the state of Texas.



                        But rather than increasing protections for outdoor 
workers, the state's governor Greg Abbott just banned protections for 
regular water breaks.



                        Under the recent heat wave, temperatures climbed as 
high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This trend of blistering temperatures is far 
from over. Due to climate change, these conditions are worsening and 
becoming more frequent.



                        Previously, some local ordinances mandated giving 
construction workers 15 minute breaks to drink water every four hours — 
which is already the bare minimum. In the new bill signed by the governor, 
this practice is banned, and municipalities cannot even pass loopholes or 
similar policies.



                        This decision puts workers at even greater risk for 
heat stroke, heart attack, numerous other severe illnesses, and death.


                        If legislators in Texas have even an ounce of 
compassion, they will immediately overturn this inhumane law. Sign the 
petition now to help protect workers in the state!




                 Thank you,

                        Miranda

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. If the Texas state legislature doesn't overturn 
this draconian law, legislators will have blood on their hands. Sign the 
petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:37 AM
Subject: Temperatures hit 120. Texas banned water breaks for workers.

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