French labor officials and representatives from both unions and employer organizations are currently on a "study trip" to Spain, aiming to learn how the country manages work environments during extreme heat. This visit follows a particularly hot summer in France, which has raised concerns about the safety of workers exposed to high temperatures. The trip was initiated by Jean-Pierre Farandou, a labor representative, in June, when the first heatwaves hit. The group includes five unions, such as the CGT, led by Sophie Binet, and three employer organizations. They plan to meet with Spain’s Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, and visit companies to observe how Spanish workplaces adapt to extreme weather. Spain has long had regulations to protect workers from heat, including a legal limit of 27°C for indoor work, a rule in place since the 1990s. Employers must also follow specific protocols when orange or red weather alerts are issued by the national meteorological service. These measures may include adjusting work hours or implementing other protective steps if necessary. In some cases, employers can adopt a shortened workday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., during the warmer months of June to September. In France, a new decree from June 2025 aims to strengthen the responsibilities of companies during heatwaves. It requires businesses to provide enough fresh water, adapt work schedules, and supply suitable equipment, with the specific measures depending on the level of heat warnings issued by Météo-France. However, labor unions argue that these requirements are not consistently followed by employers. Marylise Léon, general secretary of the CFDT, stressed the urgent need for companies to create adaptation plans and for employers to recognize the importance of social dialogue in implementing these changes. While the exact number of heat-related worker deaths in France this summer has not yet been officially reported, the CGT union estimates it to be around 20. The union is calling for immediate legislative changes to better protect workers in high-temperature environments, including the inclusion of maximum temperature limits for work in the Labor Code. A recent online survey conducted by the CGT found that 71.1% of the 11,000 respondents were not contacted by their employers about adapting their working conditions this summer, and 84.4% reported experiencing significant fatigue, highlighting the need for stronger protections and better implementation of existing regulations.