Dozens of Massachusetts state troopers have quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate: union

A Massachusetts police union announced that dozens of state troopers have resigned over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers.

"To date, dozens of troopers have already submitted their resignation paperwork, some of whom plan to return to other departments offering reasonable alternatives such as mask wearing and regular testing," Michael Cherven, president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts, said in a statement.

The announcement came after a judge threw out a lawsuit filed by the union, which represents 1,800 officers, attempting to delay the mandate.

The mandate, signed into law in August by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker via executive order, requires employees t... (Read more)

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