Spanish bars will be required to close its outdoor terraces during heatwaves for the protection of hospitality workers. During dangerous periods of extreme heat, barrs , cafes and restaurants with outdoor areas will have to stop terrace service. On 13 April, an amendment to the National Labour Agreement for the Hospitality Sector (ALEH) was signed by hospitality unions to include climate as a factor in the organisation of work. Driven by trade unions FeSMC-UGT and CCOO Servicios, an agreement was reached with employer associations Hostelería de España and CEHAT to modify the national labour framework. Under the new rules, terrace closures will be enforced when the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issues orange or red heat warnings. The new regulations plan to protect workers during increasingly extreme summer temperatures. In July and August, temperatures in Spain can reach up to 40C in southern regions.…