DETROIT – The Detroit automakers are asking their roughly 153,000 plant employees represented by the United Auto Workers to voluntarily submit their Covid-19 vaccination status.

The union and the companies agreed to “voluntary, confidential disclosure” about vaccination status at Monday’s meeting of a joint coronavirus task force made up of representatives of both union leaders and members of the union. General Motors, Ford MotorAnd StellantisAccording to the UAW’s Tuesday joint statement, Fiat Chrysler was formerly Fiat Chrysler.

Ford and GM require non-union salaried workers to submit voluntary. submit their vaccination status. Stellantis on the other side, required salaried employees submit information about their immunization status. Stellantis and Ford both require salaried employees get vaccinated. GM does not have a vaccination mandate.

While the UAW encouraged its members to get immunized, it did not support making mandatory vaccines compulsory for all workers. The union instead relies on the more than 400,000 members who have opted to be vaccinated.

Brian Rothenberg, UAW spokesperson, stated Tuesday that UAW has maintained its position on the mandate.

Ray Curry, UAW president, stated previously that union would “be openDiscussions began about asking UAW members to survey them on their vaccination status. The union said that it does not track the vaccination rates of members. Most of them have worked in factories during the majority of the pandemic.

Curry said in August that although the union encouraged its members get vaccinated and wants to honor workers’ wishes, Curry did not deny the existence of personal, religious, or medical objections.

UAW members who survey follow the Biden administration suspending enforcementAfter an appeals court in federal district halted rules, the regulations were halted for review.

Rothenberg indicated that the union is continuing to monitor the Occupational safety and Health Administration standard, as well the legal cases. According to Rothenberg, the union must determine the effect of these requirements on more than 700 union contracts.

Biden Administration on Tuesday asked aFederal appeals court orders immediate lifting of its Covid vaccine testing and suspension order. It warns that delays in implementing the policy could result in increased hospitalizations and cost-savings.