Dozens of NYC teachers put on unpaid leave for allegedly providing fake vaccination cards; teachers’ union vows lawsuit

According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, dozens of school teachers in New York City have been accused of providing fake vaccination cards in order to prove compliance with New York City’s vaccine mandate, and those teachers will not be returning to the classroom after spring break is over. The union representing the teachers, however, is vowing a lawsuit if the mayor doesn’t change his mind.

According to WCBS-TV, the New York City Department of Education identified “fewer than 100” teachers who allegedly submitted fake vaccination cards to the department to demonstrate compliance with former mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate in the city. The department did not explain how it determined that these vaccine cards were fake, but did say that the teachers would be immediately placed on unpaid leave and were subject to termination.

“I’m really disappointed to learn there were fake vaccination cards. Not only is it illegal, it undermines our entire trust,” said Adams. The department further added that law enforcement is investigating these individuals, leading to the possibility of criminal charges. – READ MORE