Thousands of New York City Firefighters Called in Sick with de Blasio's Vaccine Mandate Underway
“In the end when people do this kind of thing there are consequences,” he said before continuing to lecture first responders who are standing up to his edicts.
“It’s time to recognize this is the law. Get back to work protecting the people of this city,” he said, ignoring the concerns of first responders who have expressed concern over being forced to inject their bodies with something they are uncomfortable with, for a range of reasons.
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FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro affirmed that medical leave “spiked up” since the mandates were issued.
“The majority of them are unvaccinated. This is completely unacceptable,” he said, adding that firefighters who are working are picking up extra shifts to keep things operating.
“Thanks to those stepping up to fill spots, our department is functioning quite well,” he claimed.
According to NBC New York, “The firefighters union leader denied a coordinated sick-out, as UFA President Andrew Ansbro said that ‘no one on this board would condone anyone using medical leave fraudulently.’”
About one-fifth of FDNY have either taken unpaid leave or are seeking an exemption from the mandate.
Last month, prior to enforcing the coercive mandate, de Blasio claimed that he preferred to “respect people’s intelligence” before forcing them to take a shot — a position he clearly no longer holds as thousands of city workers remain on unpaid leave.
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