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    Quote Originally Posted by ziggy View Post
    “Dozens” of state troopers fed up with the governor’s vaccine mandate are filing paperwork to quit the force as a Superior Court judge has denied any delay in the mandate that kicks in Oct. 17.

    “Many of these troopers are going to be returning to their previous municipal police departments within the state that allow for regular testing and masks,” said union boss Michael Cherven. “To date, dozens of troopers have already submitted their resignation paperwork.”

    The State Police Association of Massachusetts said in a statement shared with the Herald Friday that allowing the union representing 1,800 members to negotiate with the Baker administration was their preferred route.

    “We are disappointed in the judge’s ruling; however, we respect her decision,” Cherven said. “It is unfortunate that the Governor and his team have chosen to mandate one of the most stringent vaccine mandates in the country with no reasonable alternatives.”

    Gov. Charlie Baker instituted a vaccine mandate for all Executive Branch employees Aug. 19, including all troopers, with a deadline of Oct. 17 to be fully vaccinated. The order only granted exemptions for those who have medical or religious grounds to reject the vaccine.

    Cherven pointed out troopers “have been on the front lines protecting the citizens of Massachusetts and beyond” through the pandemic — as have all first responders.

    “Simply put, all we are asking for are the same basic accommodations that countless other departments have provided to their first responders, and to treat a COVID-related illness as a line-of-duty injury,” Cherven said.

    Now that the judge has rejected any delay, the troopers still needing jabs have just days to begin the vaccination process — if they want the Moderna or Pfizer two-shot mRNA coronavirus vaccine. Not having a shot could cost the officers their jobs.

    About 20% of members were unvaccinated as of earlier this week, the Herald reported.

    “The State Police are already critically short staffed and acknowledge this by the unprecedented moves to take officers from specialty units that investigate homicide’s, terrorism, computer crimes, arsons and human trafficking, to name just a few,” Cherven said.

    The commonwealth’s attorney, Jennifer Greaney, argued in court that the state had offered concessions during two “good faith” bargaining meetings and several emails.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime...ate/ar-AAON2Y0
    That's one way to disband the police.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ziggy View Post
    “Dozens” of state troopers fed up with the governor’s vaccine mandate are filing paperwork to quit the force as a Superior Court judge has denied any delay in the mandate that kicks in Oct. 17.

    “Many of these troopers are going to be returning to their previous municipal police departments within the state that allow for regular testing and masks,” said union boss Michael Cherven. “To date, dozens of troopers have already submitted their resignation paperwork.”

    The State Police Association of Massachusetts said in a statement shared with the Herald Friday that allowing the union representing 1,800 members to negotiate with the Baker administration was their preferred route.

    “We are disappointed in the judge’s ruling; however, we respect her decision,” Cherven said. “It is unfortunate that the Governor and his team have chosen to mandate one of the most stringent vaccine mandates in the country with no reasonable alternatives.”

    Gov. Charlie Baker instituted a vaccine mandate for all Executive Branch employees Aug. 19, including all troopers, with a deadline of Oct. 17 to be fully vaccinated. The order only granted exemptions for those who have medical or religious grounds to reject the vaccine.

    Cherven pointed out troopers “have been on the front lines protecting the citizens of Massachusetts and beyond” through the pandemic — as have all first responders.

    “Simply put, all we are asking for are the same basic accommodations that countless other departments have provided to their first responders, and to treat a COVID-related illness as a line-of-duty injury,” Cherven said.

    Now that the judge has rejected any delay, the troopers still needing jabs have just days to begin the vaccination process — if they want the Moderna or Pfizer two-shot mRNA coronavirus vaccine. Not having a shot could cost the officers their jobs.

    About 20% of members were unvaccinated as of earlier this week, the Herald reported.

    “The State Police are already critically short staffed and acknowledge this by the unprecedented moves to take officers from specialty units that investigate homicide’s, terrorism, computer crimes, arsons and human trafficking, to name just a few,” Cherven said.

    The commonwealth’s attorney, Jennifer Greaney, argued in court that the state had offered concessions during two “good faith” bargaining meetings and several emails.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime...ate/ar-AAON2Y0
    And next week they’ll be back of replaced, no one is irreplaceable

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    Quote Originally Posted by T. A. Gardner View Post
    Yep, vaxers and maskers are definitely a delusional cult...
    Know what happened to those people in Jonestown?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jade Dragon View Post
    That is the point they do not seems to get. There are terrible workers in every organization that the organization is trying to get rid of. They match up nicely with the anti-vaxxers. Many organizations are glad to get rid of them.

    Look at the people who are threatening to leave. The bus drivers at the school system, the janitors at the hospital, and other jobs that do not require a high school diploma. Because of political pressure, they are massively overpaid compared to the market. Notice it is local government employed bus drivers, not the private sector bus drivers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by archives View Post
    And next week they’ll be back of replaced, no one is irreplaceable
    That may be your wish, hope, and dream ... but it sure won't happen that quick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Walt View Post
    That is the point they do not seems to get. There are terrible workers in every organization that the organization is trying to get rid of. They match up nicely with the anti-vaxxers. Many organizations are glad to get rid of them.

    Look at the people who are threatening to leave. The bus drivers at the school system, the janitors at the hospital, and other jobs that do not require a high school diploma. Because of political pressure, they are massively overpaid compared to the market. Notice it is local government employed bus drivers, not the private sector bus drivers.
    Just a bunch of deplorables, eh Alter lol?

    You couldn’t be more wrong but that’s not the point. Mr. Unity president is dividing the country over this and it’s totally unnecessary. Rather than showing an once of flexibility by allowing workers to opt out with weekly testing or by proving they’ve had the bug and recovered *so they don’t need* jabbed.

    It’s both bad politics and bad science, Alter.
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    Good Riddance.

    They will be immediately replaced by policemen that know how to follow orders!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diesel View Post
    We have seen that conservatives often vote against their own self interests. In this case, we see people throwing away not only their health but also their livelihoods because they are misinformed, undereducated, stupid, and/or suspicious. It's insanity.
    No. It's overreach of authority wreaking havoc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darth Omar View Post
    Just a bunch of deplorables, eh Alter lol?

    You couldn’t be more wrong but that’s not the point. Mr. Unity president is dividing the country over this and it’s totally unnecessary. Rather than showing an once of flexibility by allowing workers to opt out with weekly testing or by proving they’ve had the bug and recovered *so they don’t need* jabbed.

    It’s both bad politics and bad science, Alter.


    You idiots want people unified with death


    That’s not unity idiot


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nordberg View Post
    Anyone who quits a job rather than take a safe vaccine does not need the job. How does that make sense? Just get the damn thing and go on with life as normal.
    Another asinine post, you have no idea what their medical histories are and if it is the same level of safety from them to take it. Stop talking out of your ass.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ziggy View Post
    “Dozens” of state troopers fed up with the governor’s vaccine mandate are filing paperwork to quit the force as a Superior Court judge has denied any delay in the mandate that kicks in Oct. 17.

    “Many of these troopers are going to be returning to their previous municipal police departments within the state that allow for regular testing and masks,” said union boss Michael Cherven. “To date, dozens of troopers have already submitted their resignation paperwork.”

    The State Police Association of Massachusetts said in a statement shared with the Herald Friday that allowing the union representing 1,800 members to negotiate with the Baker administration was their preferred route.

    “We are disappointed in the judge’s ruling; however, we respect her decision,” Cherven said. “It is unfortunate that the Governor and his team have chosen to mandate one of the most stringent vaccine mandates in the country with no reasonable alternatives.”

    Gov. Charlie Baker instituted a vaccine mandate for all Executive Branch employees Aug. 19, including all troopers, with a deadline of Oct. 17 to be fully vaccinated. The order only granted exemptions for those who have medical or religious grounds to reject the vaccine.

    Cherven pointed out troopers “have been on the front lines protecting the citizens of Massachusetts and beyond” through the pandemic — as have all first responders.

    “Simply put, all we are asking for are the same basic accommodations that countless other departments have provided to their first responders, and to treat a COVID-related illness as a line-of-duty injury,” Cherven said.

    Now that the judge has rejected any delay, the troopers still needing jabs have just days to begin the vaccination process — if they want the Moderna or Pfizer two-shot mRNA coronavirus vaccine. Not having a shot could cost the officers their jobs.

    About 20% of members were unvaccinated as of earlier this week, the Herald reported.

    “The State Police are already critically short staffed and acknowledge this by the unprecedented moves to take officers from specialty units that investigate homicide’s, terrorism, computer crimes, arsons and human trafficking, to name just a few,” Cherven said.

    The commonwealth’s attorney, Jennifer Greaney, argued in court that the state had offered concessions during two “good faith” bargaining meetings and several emails.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime...ate/ar-AAON2Y0
    Good they are the type that should not be trusted with the responsibility of being a police officer.
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