Boston-area trash strike goes on after another round of failed talks, union vote

Teamsters vote down latest Republic Services contract offer

A new contract offer from Republic Services was declined by 84% of Teamsters Local 25 members who are on strike from the trash hauler.

Boston-area trash strike goes on after another round of failed talks, union vote

A further round of negotiations held last week did not bring the two sides of an ongoing trash strike in Greater Boston any closer to a consensus, as a rep for the waste management company says they aren’t sure what else they could offer to get striking Teamsters back to work. Speaking with the Herald on Wednesday, Jake Anderson, Republic Services’ Area President, said that his company remains willing to talk with representatives for the 400 str…

TRASH STRIKE: Union Votes to Remain on Strike, Watertown Curbside Collection Continues But Other Services Not Open

The strike by union members working for Republic Services will continue after Teamsters Local 25 voted to reject the latest proposal on Wednesday. The strike began more than two months ago on July 1. Union members, representing 400 workers, voted down the offer by more than 84 percent, according to an announcement from Teamsters Local […]