LOS ANGELES - All Southwest Airlines employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a press release published by the company on Monday. "Southwest Airlines must join our industry peers in complying with the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination directive," said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines chairman and CEO. "I encourage all Southwest Employees to meet the federal directive, as quickly as possible, since we value every individual and want to ensure job security for all."Southwest employees must be vaccinated by Dec.