Unvaccinated NYC teachers whose exemption bids were denied to be fired next week

Unvaccinated metropolis academics can be fired subsequent week.
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Unvaccinated metropolis academics who had their non secular exemption bids denied by the Division of Schooling acquired their ultimate notices of termination this week.

Metropolis educators unwilling to get the jab utilized for each medical and non secular lodging.

The DOE didn't instantly say what number of exemptions had been utilized for or granted Thursday, however the quantity is estimated to be within the hundreds.

Town mandated vaccines for all DOE staff, arguing that the measure would assist to fight the unfold of the coronavirus.

Academics who didn't comply and had their exemption bids rejected can be out of a job subsequent Friday.

“Since you haven't complied with the order and haven't chosen to increase your go away with out pay, regardless of discover and alternative to take action, your employment with the New York Metropolis Division of Schooling is terminated, efficient February 11, 2022,” learn a DOE e mail despatched this week.

Academics protest towards COVID-19 vaccination mandates in New York.

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The DOE didn't say what number of exemptions had been utilized for or granted.

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The company additionally reminded unvaccinated academics that they'd additionally lose their medical health insurance and reminded them to show of their ID playing cards and all different company supplies.

“Thanks on your service to the New York Metropolis Division of Schooling,” the observe concludes.

Impacted academics have objected to the non secular exemption rejections, arguing that they're unconstitutional.

Mayor Eric Adams backed the vaccine mandate for metropolis staff.

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Unvaccinated academics would additionally lose their medical health insurance.

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Mayor Eric Adams has backed the vaccine mandate for metropolis staff and signaled his help for the same requirement for metropolis public college college students.

Hizzoner mentioned widespread vaccine adoption curbs bigger outbreaks and hastens town’s halting restoration from the pandemic.

“New York Metropolis has continued to cleared the path on vaccinations, and we’re proud that over 98 p.c of DOE staff answered the decision to get vaccinated and maintain our faculty communities protected,” mentioned DOE spokesperson Sarah Casasnovas. “Vaccine mandates work, and due to the dedication of our educators, workers and certified substitutes we’ve been in a position to make sure our colleges proceed to soundly serve our college students every day.”