Cooperation with unions necessary for government and employers during rollout of vaccine mandate in Newfoundland and Labrador

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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador--()--CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the provincial government and employers to consult with unions – ahead of and throughout – the rollout of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for public sector workers announced today.
“and we have heard from many of our locals that there has been an increase in members getting vaccinated over the past two weeks” > > Tweet this “Cooperation between the province and unions, and cooperation between employers and unions, will be necessary as the vaccine mandate is carried out,” says CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier.
“Since the beginning, we have been encouraging our members to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” says Hillier, “and we have heard from many of our locals that there has been an increase in members getting vaccinated over the past two weeks,” says Hillier.
Our members have the right to be safe at work, and people have the right to receive public services in a safe environment,” says Hillier.