I live in a state where they recently removed the mask "mandate". Spouse's boss wanted to keep them in the shop. Spouse did not comply. Got 3 day suspension last week. Boss said "come back thurs and over the weekend I'm going to review the policy." Spouse took 2 days vacation for thurs - fri. Went in to work this morning expecting to walk away from the job because no way complying. The boss folded. Removed mandate for the whole shop.
People have to be willing to walk away to win this war.