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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 ...

Federal judge denies request for restraining order against striking trash workers

The union representing local trash workers in Massachusetts scored a win, Monday, as a federal judge ruled in their favor.

Judge denies Republic’s injunction request as trash strike continues

Federal Court Judge Brian Murphy denied Republic’s request for both a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Healey urges trash company to reach deal with striking union

Since the strike began on July 1, residents in 14 municipalities have experienced service disruptions, as have businesses and ...
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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 ...