SLC company launches cash lottery to encourage employee vaccinations

Alsco Uniforms, a Salt Lake City based uniform and linen rental company, has launched an employee lottery to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among its workers. The company has set aside $130,000 for the project and dubbed its lottery “Vax to the Future.”

In a prepared statement, the company said, “For several months, COVID-19 vaccines have been widely available across the United States. Alsco remains committed to working closely with public health agencies in facilitating the vaccination of our employees. Alsco understands and embraces the responsibility it has in fostering trust in the safety of the vaccination process, and it strongly encourages every employee to receive the vaccine.”

The lottery for Alsco employees runs for six weeks and gives employees who receive at least the first shot of the vaccination the opportunity to win up to $35,000 over several drawings. The first three drawings offer opportunities to win $10,000 to one newly vaccinated employee each drawing. The grand prize drawing for one of four chances to win $25,000 will be held in October and will be for all vaccinated employees, including those vaccinated prior to the lottery.

“We’re excited to offer this vaccination lottery to all Alsco Uniform employees,” said Robert Steiner, Alsco co-CEO. “It’s a win-win for employees still sitting on the fence. By getting vaccinated, you either can win a lot of money, but more importantly you keep yourself, your family, co-workers and community healthy and safe.”

Co-CEO Kevin Steiner said, “Alsco Uniforms is not just offering this vaccination lottery but has previously given paid time off, cash bonuses and sick days to employees who get the vaccine. We’re doing all we can to fight COVID-19.”

“From Day One of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Alsco Uniforms has been deemed an essential service,” the company said. “Its uniform and linen laundry services are vital to the operation of restaurants, healthcare facilities and industrial businesses. The hygienically clean linen, uniforms and cleaning supplies they produce are critical to keeping businesses open and safe. Promoting the vaccine with incentives will not only keep our employees healthy but also keep our customers and their guests healthy. Alsco Uniforms is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19.”