Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says OSHA has the power to order the mandate that will cover 84 million workers, along with a similar one for federal contractors. 'And ultimately, even if we think the motives were pure or the outcomes are good, government must still act within the limits of its authority, even in times of pandemic.” “I think there are businesses across the country and employees across the country that have very grave and serious concerns about this,' Alt said. Buckeye’s Robert Alt says the Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t have the authority to issue this mandate, which he said will have a devastating effect on already strained supply chains. The Buckeye Institute filed the suit in federal court on behalf of two Ohio manufacturers. Organizations are also likely to sue, with a conservative policy group from Ohio already doing so.

Lawsuits from Republican-led states are expected after the Biden administration announced that by January 4, all businesses with over 100 employees must require those workers be vaccinated against COVID or tested regularly.

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