Amtrak said this week it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 22 with all new hires facing an Oct. 4 vaccination deadline.
The passenger carrier said the rule changes are consistent with a recent executive order for federal employees.
That order does not allow for a voluntary testing alternative except for those who have obtained an exemption for medical or religious accommodation reasons.
Amtrak said the vaccination mandate also will apply to “red badge” contractors and others who regularly work at an Amtrak worksite.
The company has rescheduled its “Return to Worksites” date to Jan. 10, 2022.
“Given that our vaccination mandate is now late November, we feel it makes sense to postpone this return until after the holidays,” Amtrak officials said in the news release. “[Our] worksites remain open for anyone who wants to return sooner.”
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