San Antonio joined Houston in filing a lawsuit against HB 2127, which would stop cities from enacting laws requiring water breaks for workers. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX Texas GregAbbott heatwave Heat
"Bought-and-paid-for politicians like Gov. Greg Abbott are stripping workers of their right to a water break in the middle of a historic heat wave. It's insane," Congressman Greg Casar, whose district includes part of San Antonio, said.
Editor's note: This story was corrected to indicate that Greg Casar was the bill's author and that it calls for the White House to adopt a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace heat standard.urging the Biden Administration to adopt federal rules requiring employers to give outdoor workers 15-minute water breaks every four hours.
In the letter, Casar asks the White House to implement an Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace heat standard as quickly as possible that would also require businesses to provide shaded or air-conditioned rest areas, improved medical services and training on heat-related illnesses. Other Texas Democrats including U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Collin Alred, Jasmine Crockett, Lloyd Doggett, Shelia Jackson Lee and Marc A. Veasey signed the letter. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Democrat, also signed on.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
City of San Antonio files lawsuit challenging HB 2127Members of the City Council say the new law, which takes effect Sept. 1, has made it impossible for them to do their jobs.
Read more »
Father fatally shoots mother during child custody swap in northwest HoustonHouston Police Department is investigating a child handover that turned deadly Sunday night in northwest Houston.
Read more »
Texas' Quality of Life, Spurs Arena: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this weekA new study released by CNBC ranked Texas as the U.S. state with the worst quality of life. Texas SanAntonio GregAbbott SanAntonioSpurs Spurs Wemby
Read more »
The best San Antonio restaurants to dine soloSure, grabbing a meal together can be a great way to spend time with friends, a date or family. Just the same, there's something to be said for enjoying delicious food all by your lonesome.
Read more »
This Spanish-style San Antonio home comes with a hidden backyard oasisSometimes homes that look fairly nice from the front prove even more breathtaking inside or around back. Take for example this two-story Spanish-style manor in Terrell Hills recently listed for almost $2.6 million.
Read more »