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Nation's Thermostats Form Union, Demand 71 Degrees

Negotiations broke down after management suggested "just wear a sweater".

Marla Fenwick·Aug 5, 2026
Nation's Thermostats Form Union, Demand 71 Degrees

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Ep. 42: The Thermostat Accords

45:05

Solidarity, Set to Auto

Representatives from 40 million households' thermostats announced a collective bargaining agreement Thursday, demanding a permanent setting of 71 degrees and an end to overnight schedule changes.

"We are not appliances. We are witnesses," the union's statement read.

Sticking points

  1. 71 degrees, non-negotiable
  2. No touching during arguments
  3. Full amnesty for the one in the hallway

The dog has been named federal mediator.