Unions representing New York City teachers and school administrators are concerned that a vaccine mandate slated to take effect next week will result in staffing shortages.
In a memo sent to school employees on Thursday, the city's Department of Education said those who haven't received the vaccine by the deadline will lose their pay. Most city school staff are vaccinated. The United Federation of Teachers, a union that represents most of the city's teachers, estimates more than 90 percent of its members have received the vaccine. Another union, the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators, estimates that 95 percent of administrators have been vaccinated.
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