In light of the ILO’s latest report, "Heat at Work: Implications for Safety and Health," the ITUC highlights the indispensable role of trade unions in mitigating the adverse effects of heat stress on workers....

ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle emphasised, "As climate change intensifies, the role of trade unions in advocating for safe working conditions has never been more critical. Workers must have the right and freedom to organise to ensure their voices are heard, their safety is ensured, and their health is protected. Upholding these fundamental rights is not just a matter of law but a necessity to continue working in a more challenging environment."

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Trade unions must be integral in these discussions to ensure policies dealing with the rapidly growing impact of heat stress on workers are relevant and effective.