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How Farmworkers Are Fighting Extreme Heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez | TED

Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez has teamed up with farm manager Jon Esformes for a unique partnership. Learn how their collaborative model is keeping farmworkers safe and creating a blueprint for more modern, humane working conditions for the world’s…

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Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez has teamed up with farm manager Jon Esformes for a unique partnership. Learn how their collaborative model is keeping farmworkers safe and creating a blueprint for more modern, humane working conditions for the world’s laborers.

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32 Comments

  1. @teach109

    July 10, 2024 at 7:04 am

    Tengo 52 años, vivo en Paraguay. Tenemos el mismo clima y condiciones de tiempo desde que yo recuerdo. Me pregunto, qué es toda este circo que están montando. No lo sé, pero no es bueno.

    • @Harrock

      July 10, 2024 at 7:29 am

      Paraguay is not the World … I am german and in my 28 years I have experienced a massive change ! Almost no Winter anymore … floots ,extreme rain and very Heavy Storms every year ! Back in my childhood we had these extremes maybe once every 5 years or even 10 years

    • @GooogleGoglee

      July 10, 2024 at 7:35 am

      ​@@Harrock i can confirm. And now it is SO EXTREMELY HOT.
      The next 5 years will be worse and worse

    • @T330d

      July 10, 2024 at 7:49 am

      @@Harrock same here. there are Regions in the World that heat quicker than others. Western Europe is such a Place.

  2. @BwKellerZwnebs

    July 10, 2024 at 7:06 am

    This comment won’t get over 11 likes…

  3. @galaxiedance3135

    July 10, 2024 at 7:14 am

    So much wokeness. In the grand scheme of things… Earth just got out of an ice age, so what, do you want it to cool down again? Please quit scaring people. How can you say it’s getting hotter when the time that you are measuring is just a tiny blip? Answer…..you can’t. So you have a hot day…. big deal… what about those cold days? That doesn’t work with your plan so you’re not talking about. It. That’s why it went from “Global Warming”.. to “Climate Change” even they realized that it made no sense.

  4. @TheLivirus

    July 10, 2024 at 7:33 am

    Ok, so unions.

    • @pluribus_unum

      July 10, 2024 at 8:39 am

      And elections.

      _More than 42,000 public-sector workers in Florida have lost their union representation. That’s because of a new law that Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed. This law makes it harder for unions that represent state and local employees to stay in business._ – February 2024

  5. @nerd26373

    July 10, 2024 at 7:58 am

    We appreciate how well you’ve articulated your insights. Keep doing your best.

  6. @jessmichaels1973

    July 10, 2024 at 8:08 am

    Freaking great! Thanks

  7. @sylviewalker7560

    July 10, 2024 at 8:17 am

    Human beings are 98.6F…never forget that.

    • @lawrencefrost9063

      July 10, 2024 at 2:48 pm

      Actually a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that:

      The average oral temperature for men was about 98.1°F (36.7°C).
      The average oral temperature for women was about 98.4°F (36.9°C).

      On average, women tend to have a slightly higher body temperature than men. This difference is often attributed to hormonal variations, particularly related to the menstrual cycle.
      During the luteal phase (post-ovulation phase) of the menstrual cycle, a woman’s body temperature can rise by about 0.5°F (0.3°C) due to increased progesterone levels.

  8. @Uncle_Jester

    July 10, 2024 at 8:41 am

    Remember how there were ESSENTIAL jobs/workers during the pandemic ? Remember the quiet ?

  9. @pluribus_unum

    July 10, 2024 at 8:42 am

    Decency and compassion should be beyond politics, but unethical political parties are leveraging bigotry and cruelty as _get out the vote_ levers pulled to divide us for right-wing gain.

  10. @sharibigay4712

    July 10, 2024 at 9:45 am

    People treating each other as fellow human beings, with the same needs, wants, emotions. It’s great to see with all the division being encouraged by so called leaders, that people can not only ignore their hate and fear mongering, but work together for each other and our planet.

    • @philonline247

      July 10, 2024 at 6:08 pm

      Well said

  11. @marinarodriguez7424

    July 10, 2024 at 11:19 am

    Where I am living now the temperature is lower than usual. Climate changes of course. It’s normal but politicians want to keep people dominated.

  12. @ZakFromOhio

    July 10, 2024 at 11:43 am

    Plans for workers during upcoming wet bulb events?

  13. @deltaangelfire

    July 10, 2024 at 12:31 pm

    i was hoping for some kind of personal cooling technology development, but unionizing is good too

  14. @andreamelissamorales1387

    July 10, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    Just beautiful! Thank you! For all of humanity, this is what we need more of

  15. @DanishAli-nz3ks

    July 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Why we love ❤️ human beings not animals and other species?

  16. @ronkirk5099

    July 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm

    Workers need to organize and unionize to push back against legislation such as a recently passed law in TX that prevents localities from requiring employers to provide regular water breaks for workers to prevent heat stroke.

  17. @Mustachioed_Mollusk

    July 10, 2024 at 5:25 pm

    This isn’t fighting the heat this is surviving while not tackling the real issue.

    About 100 people in this world own the companies that are responsible for the overwhelming majority of climate emissions.

    Do something about that or accept we won’t be living on the same planet for long. Climat controlled environments will be the only way to live.

  18. @villagecpa

    July 10, 2024 at 5:56 pm

    It’s summer – therefore, it is hotter.

  19. @jesuslovers888

    July 11, 2024 at 1:31 am

    I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!

  20. @youtubesummarize

    July 11, 2024 at 4:16 am

    Here are the key points and the important details of this video, created by @youtubesummarize

    Key Points:
    1. [Key Point 1]: Fair Food Program leverages market power to improve worker rights.
    2. [Key Point 2]: Program’s heat stress standards are America’s strongest workplace rules.
    3. [Key Point 3]: Collaboration aims to expand human rights enforcement globally.

    Important Details:
    Here’s the timeline, created by @youtubesummarize
    00:00:09 Introduction and Background
    • Haro and I share our journey from conflict to partnership.
    • We highlight the importance of safer and humane conditions for workers.
    00:00:47 Personal Story and Early Challenges
    • Haro recounts a near-tragedy due to heat stress among workers.
    • The speaker joins a human rights organization to protect workers.
    00:03:09 Fair Food Program and Its Impact
    • The program leverages market power to enforce worker rights.
    • Results include stopping abuses and creating a better workplace environment.
    00:04:35 Heat Stress and Worker Protection
    • New standards and strategies protect workers from heat stress.
    • The program sets strong workplace heat rules, improving conditions.
    00:05:16 Challenges and Industry Realities
    • Farm labor remains dangerous and underpaid, with workers facing abuse.
    • Workers fear retaliation, preventing them from speaking up.
    00:06:08 Collaboration and Personal Anecdotes
    • Haro and I reflect on overcoming decades of conflict.
    • Our collaboration has changed the relationship between workers and employers.
    00:07:40 Personal Transformation and Recovery
    • The speaker shares their journey from addiction to recovery.
    • Recovery helps them understand and contribute to the solution.
    00:09:45 Hurricane Irma and Partnership Strength
    • Workers’ resilience during Hurricane Irma showcases partnership strength.
    • The collaboration proves effective in overcoming challenges.
    00:11:10 Climate Change and Adaptation
    • The world faces increasing temperatures, necessitating adaptation.
    • Partnership and collaboration are key to surviving climate change.
    00:12:39 Expansion and Global Interest
    • The Fair Food Program inspires global replication.
    • Partnership model creates sustainable change in various industries.
    00:14:04 Future Vision and Call to Action
    • The program serves as a blueprint for a 21st-century human rights revolution.
    • Collaboration aims to transform realities and empower workers globally.

    We hope this summary helps you better understand the video content! If you have other videos that need to be summarized, please visit @youtubesummarize

  21. @youtubeaisummary

    July 11, 2024 at 6:43 am

    Here are the key points and the important details of this video.Go to my homepage and see the download link

    Key Points:
    1. [Key Point 1]: Fair Food Program leverages market power to improve worker rights.
    2. [Key Point 2]: Program’s heat stress standards are America’s strongest.
    3. [Key Point 3]: Collaboration aims for global human rights enforcement model expansion.
    Important Details:
    Here’s the timeline,
    00:00:09 Introduction and Background
    • Haro and I share our journey from conflict to partnership.
    • We highlight the importance of safer and humane work conditions.
    00:00:47 Personal Story and Early Challenges
    • Haro recounts a near-tragedy involving a friend’s heat stroke.
    • The incident underscores the need for better worker protection.
    00:02:23 Formation of the Fair Food Program
    • Haro discusses the coalition’s efforts to protect workers.
    • The program’s inception marks a turning point in worker rights.
    00:03:51 Impact and Success of the Fair Food Program
    • The program uses market power to enforce worker rights.
    • Results include the elimination of worst abuses and improved workplace conditions.
    00:05:16 Challenges and Continued Efforts
    • Haro emphasizes the ongoing struggles of farm workers.
    • Workers face abuse and fear retaliation for speaking up.
    00:06:08 Collaboration and Personal Reflections
    • Haro and I reflect on overcoming decades of conflict.
    • Our collaboration has led to significant changes in worker rights.
    00:07:40 Personal Transformation and Collective Action
    • Haro shares his journey from addiction to recovery.
    • He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing systemic issues.
    00:09:45 Resilience and Partnership in Crisis
    • Haro recounts the response to Hurricane Irma.
    • The event underscores the power of collaboration in overcoming challenges.
    00:11:10 Climate Change and Future Challenges
    • Haro discusses the realities of climate change.
    • He emphasizes the need for collaboration to address these challenges.
    00:12:39 Global Impact and Expansion
    • The Fair Food Program serves as a model for sustainable change.
    • Haro shares experiences with international visitors seeking replication.
    00:14:04 Vision for the Future
    • The program aims to be a blueprint for human rights enforcement.
    • Haro envisions a future of expanded collaboration and global impact.

    We hope this summary helps you better understand the video content! If you have other videos that need to be summarized, please visit my homepage.

  22. @fernandovaca1865

    July 11, 2024 at 7:26 am

    We the migrants leave our homes, country and family to get a better life for them, farmers and construction workers need more attention. God bless this people ❤

  23. @63terrence

    July 11, 2024 at 9:14 am

    We have union members here in Michigan that are voting MAGA and it’s driving me insane.

  24. @63terrence

    July 11, 2024 at 9:18 am

    They are forced to relieve themselves right in the middle of the crops that they are harvesting and people still ask where is this ebola and salmonella coming from.

  25. @BrunoVentura22

    July 12, 2024 at 3:18 pm

    I was expecting to learn how to fight heat to apply the techniques to my reality. The talk was inspiring, but not much informative in relation to the title.

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