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OFL and Ontario NDP Advocate for Heat Stress Protections in Workplaces

New campaign seeks legislative action to address rising temperatures and safeguard worker health in Ontario.

  • The Ontario Federation of Labour and Ontario NDP launched a campaign to combat workplace heat stress.
  • OFL President Laura Walton emphasized the urgent need for meaningful legislation to protect workers.
  • Ontario NDP MPP Peter Tabuns plans to introduce a motion addressing heat stress in the Legislature next week.
  • The campaign includes a legislative petition and resources like a Heat Stress Toolkit for workers.
  • Front-line workers shared personal experiences of heat-related challenges at the campaign's media conference.
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