The Port Authority announced today that 90% of its employees have met the agency’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and it expects another 86 operators to return to duty in the next week or so.
The agency says more than 140 workers have returned to work this week after being suspended for not meeting the vaccine mandate.
“We are thrilled to welcome so many of our colleagues back to work,” said Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman.
“I’ve heard from so many riders over the past few days who’ve told me they feel safer and more comfortable knowing that all of our employees are vaccinated.
Another 86 operators have received their first vaccine dose and could return soon on a 30-day probation pending their second dose.
Disciplinary hearings began today. Port Authority officials anticipate that those with one dose will return to work on a 30-day probationary period, pending their second dose.
Employees who remain unvaccinated could face discipline, up to termination.
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