As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab
3 years, 1 month ago

As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab

ABC  

Chantal Storer loves her job at Panna Bakery, but last week she worked her final shift. Key points: Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce About 70 per cent of businesses are worried their staff will refuse the jab About 70 per cent of businesses are worried their staff will refuse the jab There are fears this will lead to a shortage of workers Ms Storer has worked hard for the past year, learning how to coax gluten-free flours to rise and create delicious crusty loaves, and she is highly prized by her employer. "A small increased risk of pericarditis and/or myocarditis has been observed in people who have received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine … compared to unvaccinated people," the department says. "We've heard from some businesses in our membership that expect to have the vast majority of their staff refusing to get vaccinated," he said. "The impact of workers in mandated occupations remaining unvaccinated would have a far greater potential impact on the economy than any resulting from unvaccinated people choosing to leave their occupations," the statement said.

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