In the event of a surge in cases, United Airlines will require all its U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The airliner told reporters that workers are now required to provide proof of full vaccination no later than October 25. Weekly newspaper In the email statement on Friday.
The airline’s mission applies to all its 67,000 employees, including flight attendants and gate agents. The company stated that 80% of its flight attendants and 90% of its pilots are vaccinated.
The statement stated that those who have been vaccinated or are receiving vaccination will receive an extra day’s salary after providing a vaccination certificate before September 20.
The statement said, “We know that some of you will disagree with the decision to require all United Airlines employees to be vaccinated,” airline CEO Scott Kirby and President Brett Hart told employees. “However, we have no more important responsibility to you and your colleagues than to ensure your safety at work. The facts are very clear: everyone is safer after everyone is vaccinated.”
The airliner did not disclose what will happen to employees who fail to meet the company’s vaccination requirements.
United Airlines is the first American airline among other airlines to require vaccinations for its employees. According to the Associated PressEarlier, it required new employees to provide proof of vaccination in June, while unvaccinated employees must wear masks. The airliner previously encouraged its employees to be vaccinated by providing incentives such as remuneration or vacation.
A company executive stated that the company does not intend to pass the same authorization to passengers and leave this decision to the government. CNN Report.
As Delta variants continue to spread globally, many large companies Announced their plan for mandatory vaccinationIn May, Delta Air Lines required all new American employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Although 60% of its employees have been vaccinated, Delta announced that “this is an important measure to protect Delta employees and customers, to ensure that the airline can operate safely when demand resumes, and accelerate its development during recovery and in the future. “
On Monday, Cyrus Shahpar, the White House COVID-19 data director, Say 70% of Americans Have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, which is the President’s goal Joe Biden Hope to reach Until July 4.
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