As the two fastest-warming cities in the country, Reno and Las Vegas are at the epicenter of a battle for workers’ rights. For brothers Lalo and Fernando who moved from Mexico and now work in construction, the struggle is personal.

This is the story of a battle of Bill 427 in the Nevada legislative session, as it sought protections for outdoor workers but was met with pushback. It is also the story of two brothers who, against all odds, managed to make a living out of construction, even in the hotter days.