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Judge: NYC Must Reinstate Unvaccinated Police Union Members

Sept. 26, 2022
In the ruling, a Manhattan judge found that New York City’s vaccine mandate is invalid, and he ordered the reinstatement of any unvaccinated NYPD union members who were fired ...
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Police Unions Mull Next Step as NYC Athletes' Vax Mandate Ends

March 25, 2022
Allowing unvaccinated New York City players to participate in home games comes after nine NYPD officers and 37 civilian department employees have been fired under the vaccine ...
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Unvaxed Chicago Police, City Workers Get Last Chance Before Losing Pay

March 15, 2022
Although the deadline for Chicago's vaccine mandate for city workers passed Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said those in non-compliance can still get their first shot without losing...
Jose M. Osorio | Chicago Tribune | TNS
Members of the Fraternal Order of Police and supporters rally outside of City Hall in opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers.
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Chicago Mayor to Police: Get Vaccinated by Sunday or Lose Pay

March 12, 2022
“All city employees, including Chicago police officers, who fail to comply may also face disciplinary action, up to and including termination," the mayor said.
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3 LAPD Officers Fired over COVID Vaccine Mandate

March 9, 2022
Seven more LAPD officers who refused to get vaccinated are awaiting hearings, while thousands of department employees are still waiting for their exemptions to be reviewed.
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Empty vials that contained a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
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Mass. Vaccine Mandate Still Costing Troopers Their Jobs

March 7, 2022
The State Police Association of Massachusetts is seeking a court injunction to block the dismissals of seven state troopers who lost their jobs for not being vaccinated.