Implementing the Vaccine & Testing Mandate in Unit 5
As a result of bargaining the impact of the Governor’s Executive Order requiring COVID-19 vaccination or testing for school employees in Illinois, we’ve negotiated a Letter of Understanding with the district outlining how the requirements will be implemented locally. You can read the entire LOU below and get answers to related questions on our FAQ. …
UFEA Welcomes a Vaccination Mandate
An FAQ in response to the Executive Order requiring vaccination or testing may be found here. This morning, Governor Pritzker announced a vaccine mandate for educators and school staff in Illinois. UFEA issued the following statement in response. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been committed to doing whatever we could to protect …