FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
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Tim Kauffman
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Largest Federal Employee Union Responds to President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Announcement
Categories:
Coronavirus
AFGE expects to negotiate over resulting changes to working conditions
WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement:
“We expect that the particulars of any changes to working conditions, including those related to COVID-19 vaccines and associated protocols, be properly negotiated with our bargaining units prior to implementation.
“Based on today’s announcement, it is our understanding that under President Biden’s proposal the vast majority of federal employees would not have to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, but that those who choose not to receive the vaccine may face certain restrictions.
“While we await specific proposals and anticipate the negotiation process, we encourage all of our members who are able to take advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated and help our nation put an end to this deadly pandemic.”
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