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A union leader says numbers overall are good, so he hopes the mayor will avoid punishing the few not in compliance

A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated

The city's deadline to comply with the vaccine mandate was on Friday

It's the latest twist in a standoff between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and FOP President John Catanzara

Union leader John Catanzara has told members to defy the mandate. Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned of discipline if they do

"John Catanzara says a lot of things," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. "We’ll see what happens"

But after Dec. 31, workers must be fully vaccinated unless they have an approved exemption

Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has said he would support a mandate

Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to equitably address" the city's most pressing public safety challenges

Mayoral candidate Eric Adams, the anticipated winner, is believed to be considering these women for the role

The contract will increase police spending by $133 million over three years, "ultimately helping keep Philadelphians safer," the mayor said

Citing new state guidance, a city official warned that requiring vaccinations among police could be illegal

Chief Medaria Arradondo this week let the public know how he feels about the proposal

A proposed policy would more clearly outline what equipment can be used and when

The 83 first responders are deploying to Baton Rouge where they will help search and evacuate homes