‘At 32°C, productivity drops 40%’: why Europe’s heatwave is now a workplace crisis
‘At 32°C, productivity drops 40%’: why Europe’s heatwave is now a workplace crisis
26/06/2026, 10:07:00 · EUobserver
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Trains buckle, schools shut and outdoor workers struggle through 40°C days. Trade unions and scientists are warning that Europe’s heatwave is no longer just a 'weather story' but a full showdown over who is responsible for keeping workers safe.
Trains buckle, schools shut and outdoor workers struggle through 40°C days. Trade unions and scientists are warning that Europe’s heatwave is no longer just a ‘weather story’ but a full showdown over who is responsible for keeping workers safe.