With more and more New Yorkers getting vaccinated every day,the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sharplydecreasedt’s a clear sign that the vaccines are working toprotect us from the dangerous healtects, both short-termand long-term, of COVID.

With more and more New Yorkers getting vaccinated every day,the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sharplydecreasedt’s a clear sign that the vaccines are working toprotect us from the dangerous healtects, both short-termand long-term, of COVID.

However, we are not out of the woods yet. The CDC warns that those who are not vaccinated are still at risk of contracting the virus, and with new and more dangerous variants, the vaccines are a highly effective way to protect you, your loved ones, and the community at large.

If you have not been vaccinated and have questions or concerns about the vaccines, talk with your doctor and seek out information to get your questions answered. If you haven’t been vaccinated and decide to do so, you will be given up to four hours of compensatory time for each shot, and upon completion of the vaccinations, you will be awarded 3 hours of compensatory time. Our members have been on the front lines of this pandemic, from the very first day, as essential workers who kept this city going during the toughest of times. We applaud your efforts – thank you!

“I got vaccinated to protect myself, my family, and others from the spread of Covid-19. I feel everyone should get vaccinated.”— William Depugh, Caretaker X and Safety Associate, Pelham Houses

"Being vaccinated keeps me and myloved ones and co-workers safe.”— Darshand Raiford, Caretaker J, Beach 41st Street

(Left) “I got vaccinated to workaround co-workers safely andenjoy traveling out of state safely. ”— Julian Roberts, Caretaker G, Penn-Wortman House (Right) “I got vaccinated to stay safe and to supervise staff safety and most importantly, to see and be around family.”— Linda Brown, Supervisor of Caretakers Penn-Wortman House

“I got vaccinated to help end thispandemic and for my family's well being”— Korey Jones, Caretaker XDrew Hamilton Houses

“I got vaccinated to keep myself, family, and others safe.” — Md. Asaduzzaman, Housing Assistant Gunhill Houses

“I got vaccinated because I feel safe.” — Lalu Kurian, Housing Assistant Gunhill Houses

“Getting vaccinated protects ourselves,our families and our co-workers – we’re glad we did it!" — Jason Price, Angelina Floyd, Julia Saldana, Monroe Nash, Ingersoll Houses

“My job puts me in close contact withthe public, so the COVID vaccine willprotect me if I get exposed.”— Raymond Acevado, Maintenance Worker Ingersoll Houses

“We are happy we all got vaccinated!”— (l-r) Elise Dornagon, Tyson Dunn,Toolsieram Singh, Felix Rondon, Pomonok Houses

"I got vaccinated because I didn't wantto put my family and co-workers at riskof contracting Covid-19"— Sidiya Harris, Supervisor of Housing Caretakers, Chelsea Houses

"I can protect my family better now that I am vaccinated against COVID.”— James Dash, Jr., Superintendent Ingersoll Houses

“I took my vaccination because as a maintenance worker I deal with more people than anyone else and go inside sick people’s apartments. I wantto protect myself and my family. So, we all are vaccinated.”— Walter Gregoire, Maintenance Worker, Harlem River Houses

"I went to get vaccinated so I wouldbe able to spend more time with mygrandchildren safely.”— Ken Roper, Assistant to the President Local 237

"I got vaccinated to protect myself and others from getting sick.” — Dave Falcon, Assistant Superintendent Beach 41st Street