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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 ...
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Massachusetts trash strike continues as garbage piles up
Republic Services trash and recycling collectors have been on strike since July 1 in several Massachusetts towns. Trash is ...
‘Beyond a headache’: Gov. Healey calls for end to trash strike that’s paralyzed these Mass. towns
The work stoppage pitting Republic Services against the Teamsters has gone from a headache to a public health risk, Gov.
6 Massachusetts communities ask judge for injunctive relief as trash collectors' strike continues
One mayor said his city will also take financial action against Republic Services because of the weekslong labor dispute.
Healey urges trash company to reach deal with striking union
Governor Maura Healey weighed in on the weekslong strike thwarting trash pickup in at least 14 Greater Boston communities on ...
Ongoing trash strike draws pressure from officials as communities struggle with waste build-up
State leaders urge Republic Services to finalize contract with striking Teamsters as uncollected garbage piles up in ...
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 ...