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Trash overflows in Chula Vista during 'nationwide strike' of Republic Services by Teamsters
Trash pickup has been delayed for several days in Chula Vista and the mayor is demanding action, saying the lack of service ...
Mass. trash worker strike: Teamsters, Republic Services to meet with mediator amid failed talks
Teamsters have alleged that their decision to strike on July 1 was caused by Republic Services’ refusal to agree to pay them ...
Republic Services strike disrupts trash pickup for hundreds of thousands in Boston area
A strike by Republic Services workers has disrupted waste collection for hundreds of thousands of customers across the Boston ...
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Teamsters declare ‘war’ with Republic Services, escalating strikes
The escalation comes a week after Local 25 went on strike against Republic Services in the Boston area. The national union claims Republic has not negotiated in good faith.
Bay Area cities set up temporary trash drop-off sites as Teamsters strike continues
As the nationwide garbage standoff between Teamsters union members and Republic Services continues, some Bay Area cities are resorting to temporary drop-off sites this weekend to appease residents’ ...
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Republic Services sanitation strike stretches, garbage grows into ‘public health issue’
Thursday marks day 10 in the Republic Services sanitation workers strike.While trash has started to be collected in some ...
‘A good year for rats’: Trash piling up at businesses as impact of garbage strike spreads to Boston and beyond
The strike against Republic Services is affecting more than municipal trash collection. In Boston, Brookline, Newton, Somerville, and other communities, commercial customers are waiting for Republic o ...
'Public Health Concerns Are Escalating': Trash Strike Crisis Grows On North Shore, Greater Boston
Municipal leaders from 13 affected cities and towns sent Republic Services a letter decrying costs, delays and dangers of the ...