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In Texas, specifically Austin and Dallas, requirements have been in place mandating a 10 minute water break every four hours for construction workers. Republican lawmakers are now pushing to eliminate those protections, which would allow construction workers to work in 100+ degree heat without as much as water breaks.
a survey found that many construction workers were not receiving either, even though temperatures in Austin have reached as high as 112 degrees F. The campaign was a success — that year, the city council passed an ordinance mandating that construction workers get a 10-minute water break every four hours. In 2015, Dallas adopted a similar requirement
Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing a bill that would eliminate these minimal protections that help workers survive on very hot days, which are increasing in number and severity with climate change.
In Texas, specifically Austin and Dallas, requirements have been in place mandating a 10 minute water break every four hours for construction workers. Republican lawmakers are now pushing to eliminate those protections, which would allow construction workers to work in 100+ degree heat without as much as water breaks.
a survey found that many construction workers were not receiving either, even though temperatures in Austin have reached as high as 112 degrees F. The campaign was a success — that year, the city council passed an ordinance mandating that construction workers get a 10-minute water break every four hours. In 2015, Dallas adopted a similar requirement
Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing a bill that would eliminate these minimal protections that help workers survive on very hot days, which are increasing in number and severity with climate change.
Seems like a ridiculous attempt to change a sensible regulation.
It has nothing to do with climate change, the heat index in Austin is in the 100-110 range all summer long which is insane to be outside working in. Why woke types have to interject social justice/climate change buzzwords into everything...seriously can Gen Z not absorb any news of consequence unless it mentions, race, climate change, or trans issues?
We have state and federal laws that protect workers and ensure proper rest periods. All the State of Texas is attempting here is to prevent cities from gaining the power to supersede existing state and federal employment laws with their own regulations. Cities should not have the freedom to dictate employment law for private employers.
We have state and federal laws that protect workers and ensure proper rest periods. All the State of Texas is attempting here is to prevent cities from gaining the power to supersede existing state and federal employment laws with their own regulations. Cities should not have the freedom to dictate employment law for private employers.
We have state and federal laws that protect workers and ensure proper rest periods. All the State of Texas is attempting here is to prevent cities from gaining the power to supersede existing state and federal employment laws with their own regulations. Cities should not have the freedom to dictate employment law for private employers.
My husband was an outside worker and the first order of the day was to fill a huge insulated container full of ice and water before he went to work. No job ever stopped him from taking a drink when needed.
While I agree a 10 minutes break every 4 hours is entirely reasonable, requiring employers to provide water seems a bit much. What is stopping these workers from bringing their own?
I guarantee you employers give construction workers more breaks and water breaks than 1 every 4 hours. Some employees may choose not to take a break though. Also you know it isn't difficult to drink water when you work. And no construction employers are not killing their workers lol. There is no law in Texas that forbids employers to give as many breaks as they see fit. When I was in the Army (Infantry) we could all day long with minimal breaks, in super hot conditions. Nobody died.
I want to see a list of the companies that refuse water breaks for the workers
As would I. In practice, I'd be willing to bet most folks stop and get a drink when they need it. I expect the only reason this ever became a law/rule to begin with was to be 'in line' with union rules that dictate a certain break period for line/factory workers.
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