Europe's Largest Unions Demand Right to Cancel Work on Days Above 30C
European trade unions are lobbying the European Commission to establish mandatory maximum workplace temperatures. The proposal seeks to protect workers from heat stress by requiring work to be suspended when temperatures exceed 30C for demanding jobs or 32.5C for low-intensity roles.
Why it matters
As climate change leads to more frequent heatwaves, this legislation could set a global precedent for occupational health and safety standards in extreme weather.
Unions across Europe are calling on governments to introduce legislation to safeguard workers from rising temperatures, after western Europe recorded its hottest June on record.
The article reports on union demands and industry statistics without taking a stance on the feasibility of the regulations.
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