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Raine1967

(11,589 posts)
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 10:32 PM Aug 2021

CNN Fires Three Staffers Who Came Into Office Unvaccinated [View all]

Link: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cnn-fires-unvaccinated-employees-1235035767/


Zucker reminded employees that being vaccinated is mandatory in order to come into the office at present. And he said when the company learned of staffers who had come into the office without meeting that condition, it fired them. “In the past week, we have been made aware of three employees who were coming into the office unvaccinated. All three have been terminated. Let me be clear — we have a zero-tolerance policy on this. You need to be vaccinated to come to the office. And you need to be vaccinated to work in the field, with other employees, regardless of whether you enter an office or not. Period.”

The executive noted that employees were feeling unsettled as the pandemic took a new turn. “I think it is fair to say that we are all feeling a mix of anticipation, anxiety, frustration, confusion, and exasperation. All of that is to be expected. We all have decisions to make that impact so many aspects of our lives. I get it. If nothing else, the resilience and perseverance you all have shown for 18 months now needs to continue a little bit longer. But we will get there,” he said. “Continue to take care of yourselves and each other. And I will share more updates just as soon as we have them.”


More at the link, but seriously, this is about public health.
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zero tolerance Skittles Aug 2021 #1
My thought exactly! SheltieLover Aug 2021 #5
sick of playing games with these assholes Skittles Aug 2021 #6
We are in complete agreement SheltieLover Aug 2021 #7
I am in that camp. Raine1967 Aug 2021 #9
we cannot tie them up and vaccinate them Skittles Aug 2021 #10
YES WE CAN. Raine1967 Aug 2021 #14
Why would they even try that at CNN? Duppers Aug 2021 #2
CNN has a LOT of employees. Raine1967 Aug 2021 #13
Much appreciated - I hope many businesses follow suit. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #3
K&R BootinUp Aug 2021 #4
Coming soon to a company near you. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #8
Kudos to CNN Hekate Aug 2021 #11
It's just a matter of time before most big companies do this Johonny Aug 2021 #12
This is good to see, and likely the only way to finally force the issue. crickets Aug 2021 #15
Well done CNN! N/T chillfactor Aug 2021 #16
Hope it was worth it Covidiots. Demobrat Aug 2021 #17
thanks for the chuckle. (it happened after i read "next candidate.") nt orleans Aug 2021 #18
Imagine a Republican / Trumpist interviewer Nasruddin Aug 2021 #23
Well that's it. Demobrat Aug 2021 #24
Newsmax Slammer Aug 2021 #26
We need vaccine passports and to exclude/shun assholes who refuse to be vaccinated LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #19
As they say on The Mandolorian, this is the way. BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #20
I wonder if someone tried to compel them to go to the office. David__77 Aug 2021 #21
Good Wild blueberry Aug 2021 #22
Get vaxxed or get sacked! Initech Aug 2021 #25
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