# Workers across the US rally after string of heat-related deaths

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/workers-across-the-us-rally-after-string-of-heat-related-deaths/
- Published: 2024-08-15T10:00:32-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Service Employees International Union / Grist. Article by Ayurella Horn-Muller. Grist – August 14, 2024. For the last two years, Cecilia Ortiz has worked as a passenger service agent at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. She typically has to walk 10 to 15 miles a day, up and down ramps, pushing heavy wheelchairs and carrying passengers’ luggage. This summer, temperatures […] Click here to view original web page at www.grist.com Related articles: “Economic Terrorism”: Teamsters President Finally Slams Trump – The New Republic Trump and Musk discussed firing striking workers. The UAW is now seeking an NLRB investigation – PBS News Project 2025 and Unions – AFL-CIO