Posted on 10/12/2021 1:59:56 PM PDT by dhuls
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, both based in Texas, said Tuesday that they will continue plans to require employees to get vaccinated, despite an edict issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that would ban vaccine mandates for private businesses in the state.
"Federal action supersedes any state mandate or law, and we would be expected to comply with the President's Order to remain compliant as a federal contractor," Southwest said in a statement to POLITICO, referencing the Biden administration's requirement that government contractors be vaccinated by Dec. 8.
"We will continue to follow all orders closely and keep our employees updated on any potential changes to existing policies," a spokesperson said, adding the airline is in the process of "reviewing all guidance issued on the vaccine."
Abbott on Monday signed a sweeping order effectively banning vaccine mandates for private businesses with 100 or more employees. Last month, the Biden administration said it will require that businesses with 100 employees or more must mandate vaccines or receive weekly Covid tests.
American Airlines said it's also reviewing Abbott's order and that so far airline officials "believe the federal vaccine mandate supersedes any conflicting state laws, and this does not change anything for American."
White House press secretary Jen Psaki called the federal mandates' legal mandate "unquestionable," and said Abbott is just playing politics.
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That would probably require 2 legal business entities, one fed, one non fed, under a parent holding company. Not trivial to setup.
Prayers appreciated and welcomed.
There are thousands of us conservatives in this Company, believe me. I couldn’t be more proud to work here. When someone says “boycott” or they’re never flying Southwest again, it’s unfortunate. My station alone has 2 of 3 (roughly) Trump supporters. Most are against this stupid mandate, even Gary Kelly but his hands are tied.
Why in the hell is the government STILL using our tax dollars to fly all over the country when they can Zoom call meetings they just LOVE wasting OUR MONEY!!
I think they get away with it because they have contracted air fares for government/military travel. A reach, I know, but a card they’re going to try to play.
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