PBS News Hour

Why U.S. police, firefighters are fighting vaccine mandates

Friday afternoon was the deadline for all New York City workers to get at least one COVID vaccine dose or go on unpaid leave. It could mean several thousand officers may have to stay home as early as Monday. In New York and other cities around the country, some of the loudest opposition voices belong to police union officials. John Yang reports.

Why U.S. police, firefighters are fighting vaccine mandates

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