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Boston kicks Republic to the curb; will start imposing fines over trash strike
Boston city officials said Wednesday that they’ll start fining trash hauler Republic Services directly — instead of businesses — for uncollected garbage as a strike with union workers drags on without ...
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 ...
Boston officials say that ongoing trash strike is a public health issue and urge Republic Services to settle
Boston officials are calling on Republic Services to return to the table and settle with trash workers, saying that the ...
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Republic Services sues Teamsters over alleged actions on picket line as strike passes two week mark
Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the ...
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Republic Services waste pickup resumes Monday in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Woodway
Republic Services will pick up waste and recycling on the regularly scheduled day starting Monday, July 21. Republic Services ...
Trash strike enters third week, hearing to be held in court as garbage continues to pile up
As the Republic Services trash strike continues into its third week, six communities in Massachusetts are seeking a court ...
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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 ...