ICYMI: United will require its 67,000 U.S. employees to get vaccinated. Lebeaucarnews reports.
's single dose five weeks after federal officials give full approval to them or by Oct. 25, whichever is first, the executives said. Exceptions will be made for certain health issues or religious reasons, United said.Many of United's employees have already reported they have been vaccinated, including more than 90% of pilots and 80% of flight attendants, according to company officials. United didn't disclose the company's overall vaccination rate.
The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents United's more than 12,000 aviators, believes the mandate is legal. It said the "small number of pilots" who don't agree with the policy or plan to remain unvaccinated should contact their chief pilot's office. Flight attendants' labor union, the Association of Flight Attendants, urged cabin crew members to get vaccinated, after United's announcement.
"COVID-19 is a threat," the union told members. "There are proven strategies to mitigate that threat. Vaccination is necessary to end the pandemic and the health and economic harm it has caused." American Airlines, for its part, said it hasn't changed its policy that encourages but doesn't mandate vaccines for employees.
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