City workers took to the streets on Monday to protest Mayor Bill de Blasio’s mandate that all New York City municipal workers get vaccinated or be financially punished until they submit.
Last week, de Blasio announced that the workers must provide proof that they have received at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine or be placed on unpaid leave, a bonus of $500 was offered as a sweetener to encourage compliance, the “generous” offer expires at 5 pm on Friday, October 29.
“There is no greater privilege than serving the people of New York City, and that privilege comes with a responsibility to keep yourself and your community safe,” said de Blasio as he attempted to shame city workers into compliance before the order goes into effect on November 1.
