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No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.
NYC workers are creating local heat safety measures due to the absence of a federal standard. UPS worker Dave Carew advocates for heat safety, highlighting risks in delivery trucks and union efforts to enforce protections. New York City's mayor signed an executive order to protect outdoor workers from heat illness.
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