De Blasio Says ‘Human Reality’ Is Workers Will Comply With Vaccine Mandate Rather Than Lose Pay

De Blasio Says ‘Human Reality’ Is Workers Will Comply With Vaccine Mandate Rather Than Lose Pay
Municipal workers protest against Mayor Bill De Blasio’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, in New York, on Oct. 25, 2021. ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he expects to see a rise in vaccinations among municipal workers in line with his mandate, telling reporters that the “human reality” is city employees will decide to get the shot rather than face unpaid leave.

De Blasio made the remarks during an Oct. 28 press conference, on the eve of a looming Oct. 29 deadline for municipal workers to receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with no testing opt-out, or face being sent home without pay starting Monday, Nov. 1.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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