As reported in the CT Mirror, Governor Lamont has opted against immediately suspending employees not in compliance with his vax mandate. In raw numbers, it is reported that as of Tuesday, of the 32,000 state employees under the Connecticut vax mandate, approximately 23,600 (78%) were vaccinated, 5,500 (18%) had opted for weekly testing, and about 1,200 (4%) had yet to provide documentation of any sort. Approximately 96% of the workforce is in compliance via testing or vaccination. Read the entire story at CTMirror. We note the Governor's leniency in not suspending non-compliant individuals. We also note the high rate of compliance of the workforce and its impact on health and safety.
We are still advising members to comply with the order:
- If you submitted records indicating you are fully vaccinated, you are all set.
- If you submitted records indicating you have had the first dose of a two dose regimen, you must submit proof of second dose no later than 3 days after the second dose is due (generally 21 days after the first dose).
- in the interim period you do not need to submit test results
- however, if you do not provide proof of second dose within 3 days of when it is due, you must at that point submit weekly test results.
- If you submitted test results, you must continue to submit test results weekly.
- If you have not complied with the order, we advise that you do so. Despite this apparent respite, those who fail to comply risk separation from state service; action can be taken against you at any time. If you receive such notice, contact the union immediately so that we can best represent your interests.
- posted 10/6