Letter to DOL on EO Requiring Covid Vaccine or Testing
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, aggregates operators have taken aggressive actions to protect workers, as they continue to produce America’s essential building materials. We support your overall goal of vaccinating Americans against COVID-19 and have launched a national vaccination campaign in concert with our member companies. Our member companies have also taken action to encourage vaccinations, including providing time off to get the shot; additional vacation days; and offering cash rewards and other incentives, valued in the thousands of dollars, to employees and their family members who get vaccinated. NSSGA has also partnered with MSHA to amplify their vaccine campaign message and is working with the agency as they pilot a program to bring vaccine vans to mine sites.