As of November 24, 2021, 92 percent of the federal workforce had received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a total of 97 percent of the federal workforce in compliance with the vaccine requirement issued by President Biden when accounting for granted or pending medical and religious vaccine waivers. The administration decided against immediate enforcement of suspensions and other penalties, including permanent termination of employment, until after the holidays.

FMA National President Craig Carter issued the following statement on the administration’s decision to postpone disciplinary action: "The Federal Managers Association fully supports the Biden administration’s decision to delay issuing suspensions and other serious penalties related to noncompliance with the vaccine mandate until January 2022. We applaud the administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of all federal employees, and welcome this development based on the data the administration has regarding compliance to date.

This is already a stressful time, given the possibility of another government shutdown at the end of this week. We are thankful that federal employees will not have to worry about losing their jobs just as the holiday season arrives. FMA agrees with the rationale that it will allow more time for more federal employees to receive their vaccinations, or apply for valid medical or religious exemptions. This was the right decision to make at this time.”