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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 ...
Trash talks head to mediation as strike continues
Service disruption stretches on into its eleventh day with no resolution yet in the Republic Services-Union standoff.
Disruptions to trash collection could expand to Seattle, Bellevue as Lacey strike continues
A strike by trash collectors is spreading across Western Washington, meaning tens of thousands of residents could have their ...
Boston Teamsters join Republic Services pickets in WA; trash service is delayed a 2nd day
People living in cities across King and Snohomish counties are still waiting for their trash to get picked up after a ...
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Teamsters Local 252 Strikes Affect Waste Collection Services Across Western Washington
Teamsters strike affects waste collection in Western Washington, with potential for broader national labor disputes.
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Towns affected by trash strike will bill Republic for extra costs, officials say
Local leaders told Republic Services Friday they will be seeking compensation for extra costs they’ve taken on amid the ...
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South Bay sanitation workers taking part in 'sympathy strike' stay home from work a second day
South Bay sanitation workers halt services in solidarity with Boston strike, raising concerns of prolonged delays and health risks. Residents face overflowing trash.
'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 ...