
Alaska Airlines introduces $200 bonus for vaccinated staff
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Alaska Airlines is handing out a $200 incentive to employees who can prove that they've been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
(CNN) — Alaska Airlines is handing out a $200 incentive to employees who can prove that they've been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In an online statement published this week, the Seattle-based carrier announced that it would be rewarding staff who submit proof by October 15 with a bonus in a bid to encourage more to get vaccinated. The airline has also made the decision to put a stop to "special COVID pay" for unvaccinated employees for any absences caused by exposure to the virus or infection.
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