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6 Massachusetts communities impacted by trash strike file lawsuit against Republic Services

Six communities across Massachusetts impacted by the ongoing trash collector strike filed a complaint asking a judge to put ...
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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 ...

Massachusetts governor calls on Republic Services strike to end

Republic Services sanitation workers have been on strike in Massachusetts for days, and the governor is calling on the waste ...

Bill Gates asked by city council in Massachusetts to help end Republic Services trash strike

The Peabody City Council wrote to Bill Gates, asking for his help in ending the Republic Services trash strike.

Trash strike: Both sides trade blame as dumpsters overflow and officials demand action

Negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters broke down late last week. Talks are set to resume Tuesday, but the ...

Republic Services to resume trash collection in WA as Teamsters cease picketing

Republic Services announced it will resume all collection services for residential customers in King and Snohomish counties ...

Republic Services, union reach deal, ending garbage pickup strike

Republic Services and the union on Friday reached a tentative agreement, ending the nearly two-week-long strike that impacted ...