Detroit Automakers are Lifting Mask Mandates for These Workers

For workers who are fully vaccinated, Detroit automakers have decided to lift the mask mandates.

The leaders of Detroit automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have agreed
to make face masks optional for employees who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

These employees will not have to show proof of vaccination said officials with the UAW and General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler). This also pertains to non-salaried workers.

Wearing masks has been a major complaint among employees, especially as many have to do hard labor in hot environments.

The announcement to lift the mask mandates comes after a task force between the companies and the union reviewed medical experts’ reports, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards on how to safely work through the pandemic.

The UAW and automakers last month lifted some Covid-19 protocols but not the masks.

“While the UAW and the companies continue following the protocols that have kept our workplaces safe, we know that one of the best ways to fight this virus is by getting vaccinated,” the UAW stated.

“The Task Force continues to encourage everyone to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated against COVID-19 so that we can protect our sisters and brothers and their families.”

The UAW has about 153,000 members but declined to say how many of them have been vaccinated.

Disclaimer: We have no position in any of the companies mentioned and have not been compensated for this article.