OMA Government Affairs Committee Examines Manufacturer Vaccination Initiatives

This week, the OMA Government Affairs Committee conducted a hybrid in-person meeting, addressing multiple policy-related issues impacting manufacturers.

In addition to updates on Statehouse activities and Ohio’s redistricting process, the meeting included a panel discussion on COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by select Ohio manufacturers. The panel discussion revealed:

• Cleveland-Cliffs’ aggressive incentive program has achieved a total COVID-19 vaccination rate of 75% among its approximately 25,000 employees.
• Manufacturers that have hosted on-site vaccination clinics, such as Whirlpool Corporation, have often experienced higher vaccination rates.
• Employers with mandatory vaccination policies have seen some resistance from certain workers.
• Some manufacturers are already considering hosting on-site clinics for booster shots.

The committee’s next meeting is set for Nov. 18. 8/25/2021