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BREAKING: Vaccine Mandate Effective January 4

CNN- The White House has announced that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal contractors will take effect January 4. The rules stipulate that employees that fall into those groups will need to have received the necessary shots to be fully vaccinated, either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna's vaccine or one dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by that date. The rules implemented by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does allow for employees to remain unvaccinated if they so choose, but the employee must provide a verified negative test to their employer on at least a weekly basis and must wear face masks in the workplace. MTA is currently partnering with the Michigan Agri-Business Association on a letter and press release to Michigan's Congressional delegation opposing mandatory vaccination for truck drivers. MTA will continue to keep you informed as more information becomes available.

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