Heck, I thought the Governor's ruling that the vaccine would not be forced on people would stop this from happening.
It will go to court, one way or the other....
Heck, I thought the Governor's ruling that the vaccine would not be forced on people would stop this from happening.
If this jab is fda approved I would say the hospital could do this .I would also think that since it is not I would think the employees have a good lawsuit groundsHouston Methodist will fire employees who don't get COVID vaccine | khou.com
Houston Methodist employees have until June 7 to get COVID-19 vaccine or they're fired
As of Friday, the hospital said 89% of employees have been vaccinated. They’re telling everyone else they must get the vaccine by June 7 in order to keep their job.
Author: Janelle Bludau
Published: 6:13 PM CDT April 23, 2021
Updated: 8:50 PM CDT April 23, 2021
HOUSTON — Some employees at Houston Methodist are upset over the hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rule, saying they want more time.
As of Friday, the hospital said 89 percent of employees have been vaccinated, and they’re telling everyone else they must get the vaccine by June 7 in order to keep their jobs.
Houston Methodist employees have until June 7 to get COVID-19 vaccine or they're fired
It’s a decision Jennifer Bridges never thought she’d have to make: get the COVID-19 vaccine or lose her job.
“It’s not fair to be forced to inject something that we’re not comfortable with," Bridges said.
She knows her choice.
“I think our rights as human beings is more important than keeping that job. If I am blacklisted, whatever it takes. I will go find another form of employment," Bridges said.
As a registered nurse at Houston Methodist, she’s one of thousands of employees being told to get the vaccine by the hospital, or come June 7, she could be terminated.
“What they’re doing on June 7, is you’re suspended for two weeks and if you do not comply, you are terminated," Bridges said.
The hospital says it’s the same protocol as with the flu vaccine which was made a requirement back in 2009.
CEO Dr. Marc Boom calls the COVID-19 vaccine rule their “opportunity to keep leading medicine," and says by doing this, they are helping to stop the spread of this deadly virus. He says it is the employee’s obligation to keep their patients safe.
But Bridges says she’s not alone in her concerns. Since she’s gone public, she says hundreds of employees have reached out to her, and they feel the same.
“Basically, they’re either going to quit, get fired, and some have reached out to me literally crying, saying they’re going to hold off until the last day and take that shot against their will because they have to feed their family," Bridges said.
She says all they’re asking for is more time.
“Once the research is done in a couple of years, it’s fully FDA approved, then I am sure we will all line up and take it. Just not yet. Let us have more time," Bridges said.
But the hospital says that June 7 deadline is firm, and the vaccines have been shown to be very safe
Only covers state workers and state requirements. Private sector requirements are not imho covered in this order.I would hope the Executive Order would stop this, but I'm not sure right now:
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports
April 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting state agencies or political subdivisions in Texas from creating a "vaccine passport" requirement, or otherwise conditioning receipt of services on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status. The order also prohibits organizations receiving public funds from requiring consumers to provide documentation of vaccine status in order to receive any service or enter any place.
"Everyday, Texans are returning to normal life as more people get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. But, as I've said all along, these vaccines are always voluntary and never forced," said Governor Abbott. "Government should not require any Texan to show proof of vaccination and reveal private health information just to go about their daily lives. That is why I have issued an Executive Order that prohibits government-mandated vaccine passports in Texas. We will continue to vaccinate more Texans and protect public health — and we will do so without treading on Texans' personal freedoms."
View the Governor's Executive Order.
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ETA, this may only apply to 'consumers' and not employees...Oh just damn....and we are an 'at will' state.
Thank you. And when you need me? Don’t call me.So fire me!
If everybody would walk off in all the hospitals that are doing this, it might not happen. They may even start refusing to allow people to be admitted to the hospital without the vaccine, or a dentist, or a walk-in clinic.