Republic Services, Massachusetts and trash strike
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On Friday, the teamsters representing garbage collectors in Boston reported that the waste disposal company held a 5-hour caucus.
Since the strike began on July 1, residents in 14 municipalities have experienced service disruptions, as have businesses and property owners elsewhere that contract with Republic.
Both the City of San Diego and Teamsters confirmed to ABC 10News that the solidarity strike has ended, indicating that Republic Services' trash services will be fully restored for residents.
Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the union's contract expired. Teamsters are seeking better wages, benefits and stronger labor protections.
Communities and businesses around Boston are still without regular trash pickup two weeks after Republic Services workers hit the picket line.
A Teamsters spokesperson says the picket lines have moved to the Republic Services location on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, meaning customers will not have their trash picked up.
Negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters broke down late last week. Talks are set to resume Tuesday, but the impacts of the trash strike are growing more pronounced.
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A work stoppage by Teamsters working for Republic Service in Boston has since spread to involve several thousand workers across the country.