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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Boston’s Dumpsters Overflow as Trash-Strike Summer Drags On
A trash collector strike in the Boston area is entering its fifth week with no resolution in sight, leading to overflowing ...
Police shoot carjacking suspect after a chaotic multi-city chase
EVERETT — A man was in critical condition Thursday night after he was shot by police following a chaotic multi-city chase ...
Man accused of stealing garbage truck, crashing on bridge after chase
A man remains hospitalized Friday after being shot by police after allegedly stealing a garbage truck and leading police on a ...
Suspect in critical condition after hijacking, crashing stolen truck on bridge near Encore Casino
Everett Police tell Boston 25 the incident began when someone stole a car before crashing it in front of the casino.
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Judge tosses trash company's latest lawsuit over strike
Meanwhile, in a separate lawsuit, cities and towns suing Republic lost their bid to force the company to pick up their trash.
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 ...