- Undocumented immigrants across Arizona are enduring the brunt of the recent heatwave working outdoors in construction and landscaping.
- America’s pandemic boom in new housing has increased demand for laborers, who must work more to cover rising rents.
- While they start work early, temperatures reach 99 degrees by 9 AM and rise above 110 by noon.
- Workers wear long-sleeve shirts to prevent skin peeling and some are only given 5 minute breaks.
- Many also endure hot nights living in trailers or garages without air conditioning.
