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2021
Chapman's faces backlash and boycott over vaccination policy
Public backlash
Chapman's, an ice cream brand, faced public criticism and calls to boycott its products after news of its employee vaccination policy and a raise for fully vaccinated employees spread online. According to the company's vice-president, the policy required employees who were not fully vaccinated to undergo two rapid tests per week, with the company covering the cost. The event was reported on November 23, 2021.
Chapman’s faced public rebukes and pledges to boycott its products after news of its employee vaccine policy and a raise for fully vaccinated employees spread online. The company’s vice-president said the policy required employees who were not fully vaccinated to take two rapid tests weekly, paid for by the company.
Source excerpt
According to the company's new policy, any employee who is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must take two rapid tests a week. The company pays for the testing.
News of the raise, paired with a screenshot of a memo from the company reminding employees about its vaccine policy, was leaked to several anti-vaccine Facebook groups and media outlets, where it has drawn widespread rebukes and pledges to boycott Chapman's products.