Latino Groups Push for Worker Protections in Climate Extremes

Latino and environmental groups advocate for stronger climate protections for essential workers in Colorado. They push for a revived state bill, House Bill 1272, which mandates basics like shade, clean water, rest breaks, and warm-up spots during extreme weather conditions. The bill, backed by Democratic lawmakers, requires the state health department to track temperature-related workplace injuries and issue prevention guidelines. With Colorados average temperatures rising, frontline workers, often people of color, face higher risks of illness and death on the job. The simplified bill, with more flexibility and longer timelines, now heads to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a hearing on March eighteenth. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de58a823bba750a8