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* Wednesday press release…
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce today announced it is calling on businesses to review and implement policies that require all employees to be vaccinated before returning to the worksite, unless a valid health or religious reason is presented, or have stringent masking and testing protocols in place if vaccine requirements are not possible.
“Vaccines have been essential in the fight against Covid-19 and it’s time for businesses to make the necessary decision to mandate vaccinations,” said Jack Lavin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. “Many organizations, including Chamber members, have already made the decision to mandate that employees be vaccinated before returning to the office. Businesses are in a unique position to help change the direction of the pandemic, and we encourage businesses of all sizes and industries to require vaccinations so we can protect ourselves, those around us, and continue on our path to economic recovery.”
“Putting in place a vaccination policy will not only protect an organization’s own employees, but it will also protect employees across our country — from healthcare workers to teachers to delivery drivers, all of whom we would like to express our gratitude for all their support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic,” Lavin added.
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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 3:36 am
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When “or masking and testing” changes to “or you’re fired” I’ll be happy.
Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 6:02 am
Freedom.
You’re free to change jobs if you don’t like a mandate fora vaccine to save lives.
That’s the real freedom, not the silly “choice” thought that puts themselves and others at risk.
Good on the Chicagoland Chamber.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 9:28 am
good, this will move the vaccine needle.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 10:05 am
The Chicagoland Chamber and most of the local Chambers of Commerce are way ahead of the State Chamber on this and many other issues.
Comment by walker Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 10:30 am
Maybe the Chicagoland Chamber can convince recalcitrant state employee unions (e.g., AFSCME, FOP) to go along with the Governor’s vaccine mandate for human services agencies. As well as Secretary White’s vaccine mandate by Sept. 1 at SOS.
Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 12:59 pm
Was just in a grocery store in Midlothian, IL…some employees and customers without masks/face covers, some with. Some stores say “masks recommended for customers”. Time for business to lead the way with mandatory masking for all employees and customers, subject only to validated medical restrictions with doctor’s notes. (The notes will only say “mask wearing not recommended”, not any particular medical condition).
Time to play hardball.
Comment by thisjustinagain Thursday, Aug 12, 21 @ 2:50 pm