A police union said that dozens of Massachusetts state troopers have quit over the state's vaccine mandate. File Photo Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo Sept. 27 (UPI) -- A union for Massachusetts police said Monday that dozens of state troopers have quit since the state announced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The announcement comes more than…
The police union said that it was “disappointed” with the ruling but will respect it.
“It is unfortunate that the governor and his team have chosen to mandate one of the most stringent vaccine mandates in the country with no reasonable alternatives,” Michael Cherven, president of the union, said in a statement.
He said the order has prompted “dozens of troopers” to submit their resignations, many of whom plan to apply to other departments that offer alternatives to the vaccine mandate, such as mask wearing and regular testing.
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