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Trash Piles up Across Massachusetts as Waste Collectors Strike Enters Day 2
- Over 400 workers from Teamsters Local 25 began a strike on Tuesday, July 1, affecting Republic Services operations in 14 Massachusetts communities, including Revere.
- The strike began due to unresolved disputes over wages, benefits, and labor protections despite ongoing negotiations and Republic offering raises and benefits.
- Trash and recycling collection halted citywide on July 1, causing bins to overflow in over a dozen communities, leading towns to adopt temporary solutions like dumpsters and drop-offs.
- Republic Services accused union members of criminal actions such as slashing tires and harassment, calling it "criminal behavior," while union leaders blamed company management for the stalled talks.
- With the July 4 holiday approaching, communities face growing waste concerns, and neither side has reached an agreement, implying continued disruptions and intensified public frustration.
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Republic Services workers on strike in La Salle County
Workers with Republic Services and Teamsters Local 179 picketed in front of the west entrance to Republic Services on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Ottawa. The strike involves 25 employees at Republic Services at the Otawa facility. The action will disrupt waste collections for tens of thousands of residents throughout LaSalle County. Republic Teamsters are demanding a contract with improved wages, better benefits, and stronger labor protections. …
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The Independent (US)Trash is piling up in U.S. cities as thousands of workers go on strike
Over 400 workers for Republic Services in Massachusetts refused to go to work on Tuesday
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