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Millions face garbage strike nationwide—Union
Teamsters say Republic Services is "unwilling to offer workers good wages." Republic Services says these claims belong "in ...
Trash strike may end soon in Washington
A weeks-long strike of Republic Services workers in Thurston County may soon come to an end as trash collection resumes in ...
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A Mass. mayor explains why his city is suing as the garbage strike carries on
Last week, six cities and towns in Greater Boston sued Republic Services over uncollected trash. Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga ...
Trash Strike Update: Swampscott Withholds Republic Payments, Shuns Lawsuit
Interim Town Manager Gino Cresta cited strong communication and ongoing trash pickups from Republic during the 23-day work stoppage.
Disabled Fairfield resident hauls trash 2 miles away on wheelchair as sanitation strike continues
With his trash can in tow, rigged to a wagon on the back of his motorized wheelchair, Adam Elsbernd said he traveled nearly ...
Garbage strike continues as Kent, Bellevue offer new trash drop-off sites for residents
With no end in sight for the Republic Services garbage worker strike to end, more free drop-off locations are being organized ...
Trash strike drags into week three as court order hearing looms
Picket lines are still active outside Republic Services centers on the north shore as the trash workers strike heads into a ...
Trash Strike 'Odors, Rats' Update: North Shore Officials In Court, No New Negotiations
Six North Shore and Greater Boston cities and towns are seeking to recoup costs from Republic Services from the 22-day strike.