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We were notified on March 18 that each division received their initial allotment of FR face-masks. This is good news for those who have had to change from the non-FR masks to the 40 cal. face shields when doing certain tasks. They should be available in the storerooms. The Company is partnering with a few hospitals in the state to offer vaccines to employees who live or work in the areas in which they are located. The hospitals participating as of now are University Hospital in Newark, Hackensack University Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital, and Salem Medical Center. If there is any availability, local management may be reaching out to eligible employees who have expressed interest in receiving the vaccine. This is a voluntary process. More and more of our members are getting vaccinated. A small percentage are having a reaction or side effects. If you get the shot and feel a bit under the weather, we are being directed not to call the Pandemic Hotline, but rather Sedgwick. There have been a few members who have called the Hotline reporting they received the vaccine and are experiencing side effects; they have been told to report to work. When asked the usual questions in the workplace when beginning a shift, our members answer affirmatively if they are not feeling 100%. This is prompting supervision to act according to the process and asking them to call Sedgwick and go home. Please note the date of the vaccine and side effects, and do as instructed. Although the Pandemic Hotline is telling you to go to work, these reactions are real. Call Sedgwick and take the time to recover. As always, keep an eye on each other and watch each other's back.
