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Health officials across the state reported that employees had rushed to get vaccinated before Monday, avoiding being suspended or getting fired. New York has 600,000 health care workers.

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White House says millions of government contractors must be vaccinated by Dec. 8

Fri, 2021-09-24 22:21 — mike kraft

White House says millions of government contractors must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 The White House said on Friday that millions of federal contractors must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 and that the administration will add clauses to future government contracts mandating inoculations. David Shepardson,Tom Hals Reuters

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Nurses Are In Short Supply. Employers Worry Vaccine Mandate Could Make It Worse

Thu, 2021-09-23 12:56 — mike kraft

Nurses Are In Short Supply. Employers Worry Vaccine Mandate Could Make It Worse President Biden has ordered more than 17 million health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Some health care employers fear losing large numbers of workers who don't want the shots. NPR.org

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Puerto Rico orders businesses to require proof of vaccination

Thu, 2021-08-19 20:16 — Naomisfreeman

Puerto Rico orders businesses to require proof of vaccination Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi (D) on Thursday ordered a series of businesses to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for their employees and patrons amid rising cases in the U.S. territory. Rafael Bernal TheHill

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Lack of paid time off undermines U.S. vaccine campaign --surveys, policy experts

Tue, 2021-08-17 15:02 — mike kraft

America’s failure to pay workers time off undermines vaccine campaign, according to surveys, policy experts Eli Rosenberg, Jeff Stein Washington Post

As federal policymakers search for ways to boost America’s vaccination rates, a lack of paid sick leave is playing a role in deterring low-wage workers from taking time off to get vaccinated, according to surveys and policy experts.

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2021-08-05 20:04 — Naomisfreeman

More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines Tyson Foods and Microsoft announce that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination. CIDRAP

According to the Associated Press, the Springfield, Arkansas, company will offer a $200 bonus for all front-line workers who receive a vaccine. So far, only half of Tyson employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. . .

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Virus clusters spotlight poor conditions for migrant labour workers

Mon, 2021-05-24 14:58 — mike kraft

Thai virus clusters spotlight conditions for migrant labour A series of coronavirus clusters among construction workers in Bangkok, including the first local cases of the variant first identified in India, has put a fresh spotlight on migrant labour rights as Thailand grapples with its deadliest outbreak so far. Chayut Setboonsarng Reuters

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Jolak’s Manufacturing Company invests $1.2m in oil & soap production in Wellington

Tue, 2016-05-17 12:59 — davidmc

Jolak’s Manufacturing Company a joint venture has invested US$1.2m in the processing of vegetable oil ‘MAMA PADI’ and production of laundry soap at Wellington Industrial Estate in Freetown. The General Manager of the company Mukish Patel disclosed this during a public disclosure session of the company’s Environmental Social Health Impact Assessment at Mas Complex Calaba Town.

The company is constructing and installing equipment in its facility in Wellington, the General Manager said. Expatriates and construction engineers doing the work are engaged in knowledge transfer to local staff in accordance with the local content policy Mr. Mukish Patel emphasized.

Palm oil and soap will be the main products of Jolak and the company will ensure they are of high quality, he said. Jobs will also be provided; he assured the youths in the community.

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