VIENNA, Va.—The nation’s largest credit union, Navy FCU, is requiring its staff to either receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing.
The $147-billion Navy FCU joins a number of other credit unions that have made a similar move.
Navy FCU is also offering its employees who take the vaccine a healthcare incentive.
As CUToday.info reported, at least three credit unions are requiring their employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as a condition of their employment: Credit Union of Texas in Allen, Allegacy FCU, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Hawaii State Federal Credit Union in Maui.
In a prepared statement sent to ABC3 in Pensacola, Fla., where Navy FCU is a large employer, the CU said, “Navy Federal is committed to protecting the health of our team members and COVID-19 vaccinations have proven to be the most effective way to prevent serious illness or death caused by COVID-19. Employees will have the choice to either be vaccinated, or complete regular testing. We have implemented CDC recommendations throughout the pandemic and we feel this step is necessary to protect our valued team members. Employees who provide proof of being fully vaccinated by Dec. 1 will receive a healthcare incentive. Employees will have the choice to either be vaccinated, or complete regular testing.”