Mon Aug 23, 2021 – 3:58 pm EDT
TORONTO, Ontario (LifeSiteNews) – The local union serving transit workers in the Toronto area has blasted a move by the city’s transit commission which mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all workers by early September.
“I want all members to know that I am very concerned about the TTC [Toronto Transit Commission] announcement today regarding mandatory vaccination,” said Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 president Carlos Santos in a statement Thursday.
“Local 113 supports the right of every member of Local 113 to make their own informed decisions about their personal health matters, including vaccination. We oppose mandatory vaccination of Local 113 members.”
On Thursday, Toronto mayor John Tory said all City of Toronto workers including TTC staff must get COVID-19 jabbed within the next two months.
“This is about protecting our entire broader workforce of approximately 37,660 employees, and ensuring that the city government is best prepared to weather a fourth wave and the Delta variant,” said Tory.
Shortly after Tory’s announcement, TCC Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Leary said that all TTC staff would be required to get COVID-19 jabs.
“As of Sept. 13, COVID-19 vaccinations will be
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