Masks. To wear or not to wear; that is the question. Just a month ago we were reporting on a mandate for two-year-olds to wear masks while at daycare, and now one can shop for groceries with no mask if fully vaccinated, although it is unlikely anyone is checking actual vaccination status.
The inconsistency has the Michigan Chamber of Commerce saying, “Enough is enough.” In a statement issued this week, the influential pro-business lobby called on the Governor to stop what they called a “fiasco” with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations.
While the federal agency, OSHA, has aligned their recommendations with the current CDC guidelines, the state regulators are a little more vague in their response and in their timeline for implementing updates.
Rich Studley, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber, said, “The constant controlling and micromanaging of Michigander’s daily lives needs to stop. For over a year, Michiganders have been subjected to an endless stream of arbitrary, confusing and constantly changing state orders from Lansing.”
He went on to say, “It’s time for the Governor to start treating employees and employers like adults and allow Michigan to reopen safely.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
