The Brief
- Sky Harbor airport employees say working conditions this summer are hurting their health.
- Workers report lack of personal water bottles, non-functional AC in trucks, and no access to shade.
- The City of Phoenix has opened an investigation and created a new position to monitor contractor compliance with its heat safety ordinance.
PHOENIX – With current temperatures at 115 degrees Fahrenheit and ground temperatures reaching around 162 degrees, worker unions are raising concerns about what they describe as substandard and unsafe conditions at Sky Harbor Airport.
The forecasted high temperature for July 9 was 116 degrees or higher.
What we know:…