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Today, on International #HumanRightsDay, we’re sharing some findings from our recent survey of plant nursery workers in South Florida. Across the industry, workers are facing a health and safety crisis, largely invisible to consumers who buy indoor plants 🧵

We are joining @wecount_fl on Oct 19 for the South FL premiere of Without Shade, Without Rest — a short film by @sixeyefilms on worker-led heat protection campaigns. 📍6 PM at Seminole Theater, Homestead 🎟️ Free screening + Q&A 🔗 Link below! actionnetwork.org/events/1019-wi…

NEW @greenhousegrow: On National Indoor Plant Week, we're releasing the results of our national survey of more than 2,100 houseplant consumers. Across the country: consumers are calling for ethical labor practices in the industry. #SembrandoJusticia greenhousegrower.com/management/new…

For more information 👇 we-count.org/plantingjustice

join our partners at @WeCount_Fl for a mass call on Tuesday, September 16th during National Houseplant Week. They'll be discussing Planting Justice: a movement to ensure dignity and human rights for the workers who grow and cultivate our houseplants. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

South Florida is the national epicenter of the multibillion dollar plant nursery industry. Yet, the 1000s of workers who labor under the hot sun to care for and cultivate these houseplants remain largely invisible.

In the face of dangerous heat waves & government inaction, plant nursery workers in Florida are organizing to win safe working conditions across the industry. Read this @grist article to learn more about our new project Sembrando Justicia! #PlantingJustice grist.org/labor/federal-…

One year after Florida banned local governments from passing heat protections, nearly 2 million outdoor workers – including the workers who grow our houseplants – are facing a record-breaking heat wave without any workplace heat standards. @wusf wusf.org/health-news-fl…

Two million people work outside in Florida. Last year, the Florida Legislature and governor banned local governments from setting heat protections for them by passing and signing HB 433 into law. Here's how to stay safe. Read more: wusf.org/health-news-fl…

Plant nursery workers are organizing to demand safe working conditions, including protections from extreme heat. Sign our petition today to show your support for the workers who make our houseplants: 🌱 bit.ly/sembrandojusti…

"We are asking for justice and respect for workers." Plant nursery workers march in Homestead to demand safe working conditions. @CBSMiami @IvanTaylorTV cbsnews.com/miami/video/ho…

“They don’t give us any breaks and there’s also nowhere to grab shade. Some workers might try to take five to 10 minutes, but only if the boss isn’t looking. If they see us, they might try to fire us.” #PlantingJustice #storylink=cpyhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article304768121.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

“We are holding these crosses with much sadness in our hearts because they have the names of human beings who could have been us. These were hard-working people who went to work one day...and never came back home.” #PlantingJustice #storylink=cpyhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article304768121.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

NEW from @ashleymiznazi_ @MiamiHerald: Plant nursery workers stage Homestead march to highlight dangers of extreme heat #PlantingJustice #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

BREAKING: Today, @NationalCOSH published its 2025 Dirty Dozen Report, profiling employers who have endangered their workers' lives. One of these companies is Alpha Foliage, a South Florida-based plant nursery, with a record of OSHA violations. Read more: nationalcosh.org/dd25

“When the inspector isn’t there, she doesn’t worry whether or not workers will die because of the work.”

"They don’t give us a chance to drink water so I fainted, I couldn’t breathe,” a plant nursery worker who works in a shipping room in a Homestead nursery told the @MiamiHerald on Sunday. #PlantingJustice miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

“This is a historic moment for Miami’s construction workers,” Candido, a construction worker and member of WeCount!, said. “This win proves that developers can and must take responsibility for the safety of their workforce.” #BuildBetterMiami prismreports.org/2025/03/12/con…

Major Miami project moves forward with developer's pledge to protect workers from heat (via @JoshCeb) wlrn.org/development/20…

On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women workers who make up the majority of South Florida's plant nurseries. Across the industry, women workers are leading the fight to win safe and dignified working conditions. #PlantingJustice #SembrandoJusticia 💜🌱

Many thanks to our staff and members who represented Florida union carpenter, millwrights, and pile drivers at this critical event! miamitimesonline.com/news/local/pro…