Texas law gets rid of mandatory rest breaks for construction workers

For decades, there has been no state-wide regulation on rest breaks to keep construction workers in Texas safe. Liberal Texan cities Austin and Dallas took matters into their own hands, passing local ordinances requiring 10-minute rest breaks every four hours. But last year, Texas passed a sweeping new law, prohibiting cities from enforcing or creating regulations that are stronger than the state’s in broad areas including labour and finance. CNA’s Toni Waterman reports.

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[PB-tlsr]

I live in the US, and the some of the same people responsible for opposing mandatory rest breaks would not think twice about running into Starbucks to request for a cup of water for their dog(s) on hot days. I see it all the time when the weather is hot. It just goes to show what they think of their fellow man.

[taetaeya]

And the US lectures others about human rights 🤡

[wilsonbethlehem]

1:19 work 4 hours can take 10min rest break? Crazy. I take rest break whenever i want.

[FinalB]

Remember this when you vote. Are you more scared of a book or not being loud to take a break in 100+ degree weather

[curtafdahl]

This works right into the visions of our government, in general. Foster an environment that enriches the white man at the expense of...others. This is general but it's accurate.

I hope the workers leave that industry putting the screws to Texas.

[Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

That is why having REAL authentic UNIONS are important to protect employees from such EXPLOITATIVE State laws!

[stargazeronesixseven]

😮🙏 What goes around will come around! Karma will manifest as sure as Birth, Ageing, Sickness & Death! That's why there are so few Heavenly Realm inhabitants as compared to those sardined packed Hellish sufferers ... Thank You So Much CNA for lending a voice to the overlooked & disposable! ... 🙏🕯🌍✌🕊

[JUNKEdDudek]

Hopefully construction companies continue to take care of their workers no matter what nationality they are! It’s important to have well being for all humanity! Then sun can be a dangerous thing in the heat of day. I believe it’s better to have a night shift to be more safe than working in the heat of day!

[wdp]

If it's too hot, work in the evening or at night like in Saudi Arabia.
What's the problem??
😊😊

[devildevil]

Because non of the workers are White 😂😂