The National Farm Workers Ministry’s BVM representative Kimberly Emery shared information on an upcoming webinar, “Too Hot to Work,” that will be held at 1 p.m. CST Wednesday, Aug. 13. Come learn. Come listen. And come ready to take action.
As temperatures rise across the country, farm workers are being pushed beyond the limits of human endurance—often without shade, water, or rest. Heat stress isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous, and often deadly.
Join us for an urgent conversation about the realities of heat stress in farm labor and the current fight to pass meaningful protections at the federal level. You’ll hear experts and advocates from Public Citizen, Farmworker Justice, and the Farmworker Association of Florida, who are working to advance regulations requiring national heat safety standards in both outdoor and indoor workplaces.
The webinar will cover the human impact of extreme heat on farm workers; why heat illness is a matter of justice and not just the weather; the current regulatory fight and what the proposed OSHA standards would do; and simple actions you can take to support this critical effort. This webinar is for NFWM supporters, partners, and all who care about the safety and dignity of farm workers.
Whether you’re new to the issue or a long-time advocate, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
The webinar is free. Registration is required — visit here to sign up.
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