“Pandemic Fallout: How Federal Workers Faced Punishment for Declining Vaccines, Says OPM Chief”

 The pandemic's impact stretched beyond public health—affecting the very backbone of the federal workforce. According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) chief, many federal employees were unfairly fired, punished, or sidelined simply for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. This startling admission sheds light on the intense pressures and controversies that unfolded behind government doors, raising urgent questions about workers’ rights and government policies during the crisis.