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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 ...

Judge denies Republic’s injunction request as trash strike continues

Federal Court Judge Brian Murphy denied Republic’s request for both a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ...
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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.

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 ...
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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 ...

Trash Strike Update: Swampscott Withholds Republic Payments, Shuns Lawsuit

Interim Town Manager Gino Cresta cited strong communication and ongoing trash pickups from Republic during the 23-day work stoppage.