Who We Are

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) unifies 8 major labor unions and 7 national environmental organizations into a powerful force to fight climate change, protect the health of people and the environment, stand against economic and racial inequality, and create and maintain good-paying union jobs in communities across the country. For 16 years, BGA’s Occupational and Environmental Health program has educated workers on health and safety policy and the need for safer solutions and advocated for stronger workplace protections including a federal heat standard.

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is a recognized thought leader, relationship builder, and convener on heat policy, preparedness, and resilience. Over two years of mobilizing effort, FAS has built a network of more than 400 individuals and 100 organizations tackling heat from different angles as a trusted hub for connecting a myriad of heat policy and advocacy efforts. In January 2025, FAS rallied a coalition of more than 70 organizations to sign onto the 2025 Heat Policy Agenda, a strategy for government to better prepare for, manage, and respond to extreme heat, which included an endorsement for a strong heat worker protection standard. Throughout 2025, FAS has been tracking the impacts of the cuts to federal heat infrastructure and policy and working with state and local actors to motivate heat readiness, regularly convening leaders on extreme heat from 16 states.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been advocating for occupational heat standards since 2018 as part of its larger effort to protect lives and livelihoods from extreme heat. NRDC uses policy analysis, data visualization, storytelling, and strong relationships with multiple constituencies to build the case for science-based standards that are also grounded in what workers say they want and need on the job. Its occupational heat work is also supported by NRDC’s broader legal, communications, and campaigns capacities, including mobilization of millions of members and supporters to weigh in on legislation and rulemakings.