The three major automakers from the United States, namely Ford Motors, General Motors, and Stellantis N.V. (Chrysler) have announced that unionized employees are not obliged to get vaccinated. Although vaccines are not being enforced, the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the automakers have agreed to implement mask mandates at work. Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 correspondent said that vaccination mandates surpass work ethics since they also significantly raise vaccination rates and are simple to execute. Despite the Biden administration requiring employers to necessitate vaccinations, the UAW has refused to agree to vaccine mandates. Stellantis declared that by January 5, it would require all its 14,000 salaried non-union employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Source: Economic Times November 26, 2021 05:33 UTC