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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...
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Judge hears from Mass. communities over request to intervene in trash collectors strike

Six Massachusetts towns and cities asked a judge on Tuesday to order Republic Services to devise a more effective method of ...

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 ...
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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 ...