Heat Waves Make Restaurant Kitchens Unsafe. Workers Are Fighting Back. | Eater

"Employees at a Houston coffee shop staged a strike after months of a malfunctioning air conditioner left staff working in roughly 80–85°F conditions while management allegedly delayed repairs. The walkout prompted a prompt fix of the unit, underscoring how collective action can force immediate safety responses; organizers are using the incident as leverage in broader bargaining to establish universal safety standards for extreme heat. The company stated it routinely reviews store conditions and acts where partner well-being is jeopardized." - Frida Garza