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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.
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.
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.
Trash strike over: Republic Services, Teamsters reach deal to end week-long strike
The week-long strike led by trash workers in Thurston County has ended after Teamsters Local 252 ratified a new contract with Republic Services management.
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 ...

Teamsters workers ratify contract at Republic Services’ Manteca, California, landfill

The agreement means workers will end their strike, but legal action from affected communities remains a threat. Strikes also ...
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Teamsters Expand Airgas Strike to 11 States

Hundreds of Airgas tankhaul workers at 15 facilities across 11 states have expanded their strike and suggested the company ...
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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 ...

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 bureaucrats feign outrage as UPS announces buyout plans for full-time drivers

The so-called “Driver Voluntary Severance Plan” is the latest part of the company’s jobs massacre, including plans to ...
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Teamsters accuse UPS of lagging in promised AC for delivery vehicles

The union says the Teamsters have bought only 10% of the promised vehicles, but the company says it remains committed to the agreement.

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien Blasts Amazon Over Employee Safety Issues

During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Monday, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Sean O'Brien ...
Vacaville Reporter on MSN3d

Teamsters smell bad faith

As garbage pickup resumed over the weekend, Fairfield and Suisun drivers say Republic is now violating its own local contract ...