Germany considers "heat pay" for workers in extreme heat

Labor unions and left-wing politicians are proposing "heat pay" to compensate workers for extreme heat, mirroring existing "bad weather pay" in some industries. This proposal comes amid a debate about worker protection during high temperatures, with calls for a "heat pay" system similar to the construction industry's bad weather compensation. The Left Party leader suggests funding this through the Federal Employment Agency. The discussion highlights increasing heat-related work absences and the need for summer protections similar to winter measures, with the Dachdecker trade serving as a potential model for other sectors.