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As trash strike drags on, Teamsters get a win in court
The strike involving trash collectors passed the 20-day mark. With dumpsters overflowing and negotiations stalling, there appears to be no end in sight.
Republic Services agreement with Teamsters ends trash strike
A weeks-long strike of Republic Services workers in Thurston County has come to an end. A representative for Teamsters Local 252 tells KIRO 7 News that they have reached an agreement with the company, and the contract has been ratified.
Massachusetts judge denies Republic Services’ restraining order, injunction requests against striking Teamsters
Waste management giant Republic Services’ request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the striking Teamsters has been denied by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy denied the company’s request that he order striking Teamsters Local 25 to stop alleged criminal behavior and intimidation tactics,
Boston will begin fining Republic Services over lack of trash pickup amid worker strike, Wu says
The ongoing workers strike against waste collection company Republic Services has affected trash pickup in at least 14 Greater Boston communities.
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.
Boston mayor wants Republic Services to pay for uncollected garbage
Mayor Michelle Wu told Republic Services that the fines for uncollected garbage would be directed to the company starting today, rather than individual businesses.
Teamsters’ boss O’Brien lauds Trump tariffs, says attention should be on ‘massive' CEO compensation
Teamsters boss Sean O'Brien advocates for middle class during Senate hearing, criticizes trade deals and supports English ...
FLORIDA TEAMSTERS AT SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE & SPIRITS WIN FIRST CONTRACT
Over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Fla., represented by Teamsters Local 79, have ...
Teamsters headquarters reportedly hired neo-Nazi Peter Cytanovic earlier this year
The Teamsters union recently hired Peter Cytanovic, a known neo-Nazi who took part in the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in ...
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Republic Services sues Teamsters over alleged actions on picket line as strike passes two week mark
Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the ...
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien Issues Clear Danger Warning About Autonomous Vehicles To Ted Cruz
In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) asked General President of the International ...
Teamsters hit picket line at Island Ready-Mix Concrete
Striking workers want an end to seven-day work weeks at Island Ready-Mix Concrete, which promises customers on its website “a flexible schedule with 24 /7 hours to help meet your busy project schedule ...
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Amazon San Bernardino air hub workers getting $100,000 in back wages, Teamsters say
The union says it’s money owed workers at KSBD for breaks they never took. An Amazon spokesperson says they’re implementing ...
Bay Area cities set up temporary trash drop-off sites as Teamsters strike continues
As the nationwide garbage standoff between Teamsters union members and Republic Services continues, some Bay Area cities are ...
BOSTON TEAMSTERS TO WAYMO: HIT THE BRAKES
Teamsters were joined by a union coalition and elected officials in Government Center yesterday to demand regulation for ...