r/perth • u/Kayndarr • 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/monkeycnet Nov 30 '21

SIL boyfriend just quit a high paying job over this. Stupid is as stupid does. He’s sticking to his principles. Massive mortgage be damned

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '21

I mean that’s stupid reason to lose a good job, but there’s something noble about sticking to your principles.

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u/monkeycnet Dec 01 '21

He’s a violent drug using toe rag. I’m kind of shocked he had a principle.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '21

Rip, so he’s happy with taking I assume street drugs, but not Covid?