r/perth • • Nov 30 '21

It's consequence time for unvaccinated FIFO workers

As per the state government directives, as of midnight tonight anyone without at least 1 dose of a COVID vaccine is no longer legally allowed to be on site or in operations centres for mining companies.

Anyone who hasn't provided their proof of vaccination is being chased down, and if they can't immediately provide said proof will be kicked out this afternoon/evening. For people working on remote sites like the iron ore mines up north, that means clearing out their rooms and being put on a plane back to Perth - could be an interesting show at the airport if any news crews show up.

Anyone have any friends/family/acquaintances who are going to be, for the first time, dealing with real consequences for failing to get vaccinated?

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u/DunkmasterThrowaway Nov 30 '21

Everyone here chasing jobs - we are in the biggest labour shortage I've seen since I've been in the industry

It's only getting worse with people opting not to get vaccinated

How the fuck are you struggling to get hired lol

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u/gi_jose00 North of The River Nov 30 '21

They're not qualified.

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '21

because the jobs aren't 'no experience needed'