Some Employers Are Denying Death Benefits For Unvaccinated Workers

The video discusses new policies regarding COVID-19 death benefits, particularly focusing on the MTA's decision to deny benefits to unvaccinated workers who die from COVID-19. The policy, initially generous, was changed to encourage vaccination. The video explores the challenges of determining where the virus was contracted and the potential for similar policies in other companies. Union reactions and the divisive nature of vaccination are also covered.

What is a common concern people have about the new COVID-19 death benefits policy?

• The amount of the benefit

• The geographic scope of the policy

• Eligibility for medical or religious exemptions

• The duration of the policy

What change did the MTA make to its COVID-19 death benefits policy in June 2021?

• Extended the policy to all employees

• Increased the benefit amount

• Removed the policy entirely

• Made vaccination status a condition for eligibility

How does the MTA determine if a worker contracted COVID-19 on the job?

• By interviewing coworkers

• By testing all employees regularly

• By presuming frontline workers caught it on the job

• Through contact tracing

What is the general reaction of union members to the MTA's policy?

• They are indifferent

• They are unaware of the policy

• They are proud of the policy

• They are opposed to the policy

What is a potential reason employers might support policies like the MTA's?

• To comply with government regulations

• To encourage vaccination among employees

• To reduce company expenses

• To improve public relations