SEATTLE, Wash. – Boeing says it’s suspending a company vaccination requirement for all U.S.-based employees.
The Seattle Times reports the company adopted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in October to comply with President Biden’s executive order that all employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated.
The mandate faced opposition from a vocal minority of Boeing workers.
The company told employees its decision to suspend the mandate comes after a detailed review of a federal court ruling that halted enforcement of the order.
The company reports 92% of its U.S. workforce is fully vaccinated or has received an exemption.