Republic Services, trash strike and Massachusetts
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Local communities have expressed growing dissatisfaction due to the ongoing disruption of trash collection services, as the Teamsters’ strike against Republic Services enters its third week. Six Massachusetts communities — Gloucester,
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.