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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 the trash." ...
Boston officials say that ongoing trash strike is a public health issue and urge Republic Services to settle
Boston officials are calling on Republic Services to return to the table and settle with trash workers, saying that the ...
Trash strike: Both sides trade blame as dumpsters overflow and officials demand action
Negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters broke down late last week. Talks are set to resume Tuesday, but the ...
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 ...
‘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 ...