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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 ...
‘Recycling is piling up’: Residents, officials frustrated as trash strike enters fourth week
In Malden and other towns disrupted by the Teamsters union's strike against Republic Services, residents say they haven’t seen curbside recycling pickup since the workers walked off the job July 1.
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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.
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Philadelphia Sanitation Department says recycling pickup running behind following strike
The BriefThe Philadelphia Sanitation Department says recycling pickup is running behind as workers deal with a backlog of ...
Recycling collection falls ‘a few days behind’ as Philadelphia prioritizes trash removal
Philadelphia's Department of Sanitation is prioritizing collecting trash, which accumulated throughout the DC 33 strike ...
Trash pickup resumes in King, Snohomish County amid union negotiations
Trash pickup for customers in both King and Snohomish County has resumed, starting Monday, Republic Services confirmed in a ...
Sanitation workers return but garbage piles remain in Stockton
A big sigh of relief for residents in Stockton and some Bay Area cities, as workers have voted to approve a five-year contract with Republic Services.