Tag: mandate

Vaccine Mandate Has Led to Disciplinary Proceedings in England’s Care Homes, Say Owners

Care homes are embroiled in disciplinary proceedings over the Government’s “shambolic” mandatory vaccination policy for staff, further adding to the workforce pressures they face, a care group has said. The National Care Forum (NCF) said a number of its members estimate they will lose about 8 percent of staff by Thursday—the deadline for staff in…


‘Perfect Storm’ of Mandates, Worker Shortage Poised to Derail Holiday Travel: Republicans

COVID-19 vaccine mandates, a dearth of workers, and an expected rise in demand is poised to create a “perfect storm” that could derail air traffic in the coming months, two top Republican lawmakers warned aviation authorities this week. President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal employees will affect the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which helps…


Angelenos Express Concern Over LA Vaccine Mandate Enforcement for Indoor Businesses

Angelenos expressed concern over the City of Los Angeles’ new proof of vaccination ordinance, which is one of the strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the nation. The ordinance, which began on Nov. 8, requires Angelenos to provide an approved form of vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and…


Federal Contractors Get More Flexibility to Enforce COVID-19 Vaccine Rules for Millions: White House

New guidance released by the White House on Monday suggests that federal contractors will have significant leeway in enforcing President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Federal contractors such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, United Airlines, IBM, UPS, and many more employ a significant number of Americans. The new guidance, released on the Safer Federal Workforce website,…


Parents Call for California School Board President to Step Down After Hot Mic Incident

After a California school board president was caught swearing on camera towards a parent providing public comment at an Oct. 26 board meeting, parents are calling for her resignation. Marlys Davidson, president of the Los Alamitos Unified School District (LAUSD), was heard cursing at parent Lauren Roupoli after speaking out, during public comment, against the K-12…


California School Board President Curses at Parent During Public Comment

A California school board president was caught swearing on camera towards a parent providing public comment at an Oct. 26 board meeting. Marlys Davidson, president of the Los Alamitos Unified School District (LAUSD), was heard cursing at parent Lauren Roupoli after speaking out, during public comment, against the K-12 vaccine and mask mandate. Following the incident,…


Arkansas Governor: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Are Increasing Resistance to Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are increasing resistance to COVID-19 vaccines, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday. “The resistance is hard in some areas. And part of it is simply because of the controversy because of the mandates. It deepens the resistance. And so that’s something we have to overcome,” Hutchinson, a Republican, said on CNN’s “State…


Latest Attempt to End Pennsylvania’s School Mask Mandate Fails

The latest Republican-led bid to end mandatory masking of Pennsylvania school children failed Thursday in Harrisburg in a 4–7 vote by the little-known Joint Committee on Documents. In August, Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, asked the General Assembly to approve a mandate requiring all schools and childcare centers to make children wear masks to prevent…


Over 12,000 Air Force Personnel Poised Not to Meet COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Deadline

Over 12,000 active-duty Air Force personnel are poised not meet an upcoming deadline to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to newly released data from the military branch. In a new update on compliance with the Air Force’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, officials said 3.8 percent of the force remains unvaccinated as…


Pentagon: No Plans to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The Department of Defense does not plan to suspend its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which is compelling a huge portion of the U.S. military to get a jab. Republicans say the mandate raises serious questions on readiness and morale, with concerns that discharging unvaccinated troops will cripple the armed forces. “This haphazardly implemented and politically motivated…