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Boston to fine trash giant Republic Services as strike continues, Wu says
Despite overflowing dumpsters and the new pressure from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the strike does not appear close to ending.
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The ongoing strike has caused delays and disruptions in trash and recycling pick up in more than a dozen towns around Boston.
Volatile Republic Services trash strike hits 1-month mark
Residents and businesses in more than a dozen communities across eastern Massachusetts are continuing to creatively manage trash disposal amid the monthlong Republic Services waste collection strike.
Boston to levy fines against Republic Services as trash strike drags on
The City of Boston will start issuing code enforcement fines directly to Republic Services for garbage left uncollected amid the ongoing trash collection worker strike, Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter on Wednesday.
Judge denies towns’ request for injunction against Republic Services amid strike
Beverly, Malden, Gloucester, Peabody, Danvers, and Canton — sought the order, arguing that the strike was affecting residents and public health.
How the Republic Services trash strike is creating a ‘hot mess’ for readers
Readers share how the ongoing Republic Services trash strike is leaving neighborhoods with overflowing bins, rats, and unanswered questions.
Massachusetts trash strike: Greater Boston cities, towns take Republic Services to court
Greater Boston communities at the center of the ongoing sanitation worker strike are taking Republic Services to court, seeking immediate relief as trash piles mount, attracting rats and giving
Judge denies request from communities to force Republic to collect piled up trash amid worker strike
A judge denied a request from several communities to order Republic Services to collect all trash immediately as the sanitation worker strike approaches the one<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Trash strike: Judge denies towns’ injunction request, still no negotiations planned
Teamsters employed by Republic Services have been on strike for a month. There is still no end in sight. The post Trash strike: Judge denies towns’ injunction request, still no negotiations planned appeared first on Boston.
Republic Services truck at center of police response on Alford Street Bridge
Sky5 is flying over the Alford Street Bridge, between Boston and Everett, where a garbage truck appears to be at the center ...
Boston kicks Republic to the curb; will start imposing fines over trash strike
The ongoing work stoppage is “taking an unacceptable toll on Boston’s residents, businesses, and neighborhoods," Mayor ...
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LTTE: Boston Mayor Wu takes action on Republic Services strike
Dear President Vander Ark, Your company’s ongoing labor dispute is taking an unacceptable toll on Boston’s residents, ...
Negotiations between Republic Services and Boston Teamsters fall through
On Friday, the teamsters representing garbage collectors in Boston reported that the waste disposal company held a 5-hour caucus.
Suspect crashed stolen car near Encore casino, stole Republic Services truck, police say
A suspect is in custody Thursday after crashing a stolen car near Encore casino, then carjacking a Republic Services trash ...
Ayanna Pressley, Mass. congressional delegation tell Republic Services to reach a fair deal with striking trash workers
Members of the Teamsters Local 25 union have been on strike since July 1, causing trash pickup delays in more than a dozen ...
Expect trash pickup delays as Republic Services national picket line comes to Evansville
As of Monday, Teamsters brought the national picket line to Evansville's Republic Services locations. Local Republic Services ...