As Florida begins another summer of record heat, a look back at how Florida's Big Business lobby got politicians to stop a statewide heat-safety law — and then block any local laws, too.
Homeowners need to put up umbrellas or tents, fill cooler with water for roofers, cement layers etc. screw any business that doesn't do this with or without laws.
I purposely do not purchase any Florida produce or sugar and never will .
This is now Florida, with emboldened businesses, lobbyists, and legislators willing to do the bidding
for any autocratic, religious, right wing or greedy organization with power. Saddest of all, the majority of our voters seem to like it. America could become another Florida if Biden loses in November.
The entire GOP is completely shameless. It's all about "limited government" except when it wants to squeeze more blood money out of dehydrated workers. Maybe they would learn their lesson if they had to mow their own lawns and clean their own sidewalks and pools. If I worked in the scorching heat at some service such as landscaping, cleaning, or maintenance - I would (a) refuse to service any legislator or lobbyist's property, and I would print HB433 on my letter of resignation; and (b) I would send a copy of the letter to every landscaping company in a 20 mile radius along with a list of the perpetrators who voted for this bill. No exceptions. I would refuse to mow highway medians and right-of-ways and send the same letter to DeSantis's desk. For agribusiness, I would gather workers into a slow walk through the fields. OR STRIKE. Roofers and construction workers should demand water and shade in their contracts. OR STRIKE.
Consumers should BOYCOTT EMPLOYERS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW SIMPLE RULES OF HUMAN DECENCY.
AND ALL OF US SHOULD VOTE THESE SOULLESS CREEPS OUT OF OFFICE ASAP.
The only way to change things is to hope the Dems under Nikki Fried can get them elected and then hold them accountable for writing and passing bills.
The irony is that these are the same people who complain about "not getting good people". Of course not. They abuse their workers. Deny them emergency care (demand immigrant status in the ER) and offer no housing. Now, no housing means they will be rounded up and sent to county camps and then forced to under go "PSY" care.
Satan has a face, and it is DeSantis’s. He’s going straight to hell because he likes it hot.
This bill is about humanity. Not a speck of it found in these cold-hearted, industrialized corporate sadists called the Florida GOP whose God is $$$$, not a compassionate Christ.
PS: Jesus told me to defy Caesar and to feed to elderly homeless woman sleeping on the park bench across the street from my hotel in Lake Mary this morning, and so I did. Jesus also said to spread the word to help people, not be a cruel Roman sadist like DeSantis. Then Jesus said:
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Depart from me, DeSantis and The Florida GOP, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was hot and you gave me no shade, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
Citizens United opened the firehose of cash to the candidate bank accounts. What survives those that vote GOP, or don’t vote at all, is a soulless body of lawmakers with hands always outstretched, and willing to do the work of the highest bidder. Legalized bribery, in my opinion. Condoned and perpetuated bu our not so “ Supreme” Court.
Lobbyists. Who knows what was said on the eve of the vote
Rodriguez - though she started with good intention years ago, her back room flip is inexcusable. Hope voters dismiss her next election if she plans to run
I feel an ACLU lawsuit challenging these heartless monsters in Tallahassee! Dozens of DeSantis inhumane or unconstitutional “laws” have been defeated by decent challengers! He must go!!!!!
I suspect Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez was threatened in some way. I imagine all the entities that killed the bill saw it as a gateway to better wages and support for workers. Horrors! Can’t have that now can we.
A good tort lawyer, willing to sue companies for wrongful death for deliberately forcing people to work in fatally dangerous conditions, is probably the quickest remedy for this situation. Web bulb temperatures can be precisely calculated any any reading above 35°C has been demonstrated to be fatal.
Deny responsibility and put the burden of proof on those that lodge complaint. Been happening since someone was ok with setting themselves above people that want to work and create a space for themselves.
Anyone supporting and voting for these gqpfakebelievers is also complicit in their cruelty and inhumanity
Homeowners need to put up umbrellas or tents, fill cooler with water for roofers, cement layers etc. screw any business that doesn't do this with or without laws.
I purposely do not purchase any Florida produce or sugar and never will .
This is now Florida, with emboldened businesses, lobbyists, and legislators willing to do the bidding
for any autocratic, religious, right wing or greedy organization with power. Saddest of all, the majority of our voters seem to like it. America could become another Florida if Biden loses in November.
The entire GOP is completely shameless. It's all about "limited government" except when it wants to squeeze more blood money out of dehydrated workers. Maybe they would learn their lesson if they had to mow their own lawns and clean their own sidewalks and pools. If I worked in the scorching heat at some service such as landscaping, cleaning, or maintenance - I would (a) refuse to service any legislator or lobbyist's property, and I would print HB433 on my letter of resignation; and (b) I would send a copy of the letter to every landscaping company in a 20 mile radius along with a list of the perpetrators who voted for this bill. No exceptions. I would refuse to mow highway medians and right-of-ways and send the same letter to DeSantis's desk. For agribusiness, I would gather workers into a slow walk through the fields. OR STRIKE. Roofers and construction workers should demand water and shade in their contracts. OR STRIKE.
Consumers should BOYCOTT EMPLOYERS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW SIMPLE RULES OF HUMAN DECENCY.
AND ALL OF US SHOULD VOTE THESE SOULLESS CREEPS OUT OF OFFICE ASAP.
The only way to change things is to hope the Dems under Nikki Fried can get them elected and then hold them accountable for writing and passing bills.
The irony is that these are the same people who complain about "not getting good people". Of course not. They abuse their workers. Deny them emergency care (demand immigrant status in the ER) and offer no housing. Now, no housing means they will be rounded up and sent to county camps and then forced to under go "PSY" care.
Satan has a face, and it is DeSantis’s. He’s going straight to hell because he likes it hot.
This bill is about humanity. Not a speck of it found in these cold-hearted, industrialized corporate sadists called the Florida GOP whose God is $$$$, not a compassionate Christ.
PS: Jesus told me to defy Caesar and to feed to elderly homeless woman sleeping on the park bench across the street from my hotel in Lake Mary this morning, and so I did. Jesus also said to spread the word to help people, not be a cruel Roman sadist like DeSantis. Then Jesus said:
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Depart from me, DeSantis and The Florida GOP, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was hot and you gave me no shade, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
There is a place in the depths of Hell reserved for this mist hateful, racist governor! He is a walking scandal on Florida!!!
Citizens United opened the firehose of cash to the candidate bank accounts. What survives those that vote GOP, or don’t vote at all, is a soulless body of lawmakers with hands always outstretched, and willing to do the work of the highest bidder. Legalized bribery, in my opinion. Condoned and perpetuated bu our not so “ Supreme” Court.
Jason. - great article
Governor. “I had nothing to do with it”.
Lobbyists. Who knows what was said on the eve of the vote
Rodriguez - though she started with good intention years ago, her back room flip is inexcusable. Hope voters dismiss her next election if she plans to run
Another great exposay. Keep it up
I feel an ACLU lawsuit challenging these heartless monsters in Tallahassee! Dozens of DeSantis inhumane or unconstitutional “laws” have been defeated by decent challengers! He must go!!!!!
I suspect Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez was threatened in some way. I imagine all the entities that killed the bill saw it as a gateway to better wages and support for workers. Horrors! Can’t have that now can we.
We need to replace these people and then hold that person in office accountable. We can see all campaign contributions on Vote pedia
Fuckers🤬
Florida is the armpit of America, Texas is running a close second.
A good tort lawyer, willing to sue companies for wrongful death for deliberately forcing people to work in fatally dangerous conditions, is probably the quickest remedy for this situation. Web bulb temperatures can be precisely calculated any any reading above 35°C has been demonstrated to be fatal.
Deny responsibility and put the burden of proof on those that lodge complaint. Been happening since someone was ok with setting themselves above people that want to work and create a space for themselves.
Trump convicted on all 34 felonious counts! Violent, vile, vulgar sadists are going down. DeSantis is next!
SSDD Nothing new...nothing to see here...