Local Actions - Fired UP for heat justice

Washington D.C. | Fired Up for Heat Justice

June 17, 2025

The health of more than 69 million workers is at risk from extreme heat this summer — and there are no federal rules in place to protect them. Beginning on June 16th, worker leaders from around the country are mobilizing a Nationwide Week of Action to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat called Fired Up For Heat Justice, to coincide with the start of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s public hearing on their proposed heat rule.

Join us on June 17th for a central action in Washington, DC, that will feature worker leaders testifying at the public hearing and/or sign up here to get connected to dozens of local events happening around the country that same week.

Phoenix, Arizona | Arizona Heat Standards Coalition

June 17th @ 9:30 AM

Join advocates, workers, and allies in demanding a permanent, enforceable Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard that protects all indoor and outdoor workers across Arizona. This public action will elevate the issue to decision-makers and the broader community.

For more information, please contact Katelyn Parady: katelyn@nationalcosh.org

Trenton, New Jersey | Make the Road New Jersey and NJ Coalition

June 17th @ 10:00 AM

Rally with workers and advocates to urge lawmakers to pass the NJ Heat Standard Bill, ensuring critical protections for workers facing dangerous temperatures.

For more information, please contact Garrett O’Connor: garrett.o’connor@maketheroadnj.org

Houston, Texas | Workers Defense Project

June 17th @ 1:30 PM

Workers from across Houston will come together with community partners to demand stronger heat safety standards and call on elected officials to hold employers accountable for unsafe working conditions.

For more information, please contact Sandra Cisneros Peeters: (832) 998-0564

Las Vegas, Nevada | Make the Road Nevada

June 17th @ 6:00 PM

Community members and workers will unite to spotlight the growing threat of extreme heat and demand that local and state representatives take urgent action to protect Nevada’s working families.

For more information, please contact Andrea Masnata: andrea.masnata@maketheroadnv.org

Santa Rosa, California | Legal Aid at Work and Raizes Collective

Week of 6/16, exact timing tbd

An event to raise awareness about the risks of heat exposure for agricultural workers in the North Bay, and to advocate for stronger statewide protections.

For more information, please contact Athena Arana: aarana@legalaidatwork.org or 415-593-0054

Fresno, California | Valley Fwd and FMTK Central Labor Council

June 20th @ 11:00 AM

A community action to educate residents and mobilize support for national heat illness prevention standards

For more information, please contact Ben Takemoto: Ben@valleyfwd.org

Virginia | Legal Aid Justice Center; Blue Green Alliance

June 18th, exact time TBD

Press conference spotlighting the need for comprehensive state heat stress legislation, with a focus on legislative efforts heading into 2026.

For more information, please contact Dan Tyler: dtaylor@bluegreenalliance.org

Albany, New York | NYCOSH

June 16th @ 11:00 AM

There will be an interactive “heat box” installation at the New York State Capitol, a powerful visual display designed to urge lawmakers to pass the NYS TEMP bill and protect workers from extreme heat.

For more information please contact, Charlene Obernauer, Executive Director, NYCOSH: Placeholder@nycosh.org