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Teachers' union backs school vaccination requirement
https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-9248f2d4832968d905854d885c0108be
BOSTON (AP) — The largest teachers’ union in Massachusetts says it supports requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and eligible students in the state’s public schools and colleges.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association announced its stance Tuesday, following a 46-4 vote by its board of directors at an emergency meeting Monday night.
Vaccinations are critical to protect students and educators, the union said.
“The MTA believes that as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the delta variant spreads, a vaccination requirement — with provisions and responsible accommodations negotiated locally under collective bargaining laws — is vital to the continuation of in-person learning in Massachusetts,” the union said in a statement.
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