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Boston to fine trash giant Republic Services as strike continues, Wu says

Despite overflowing dumpsters and the new pressure from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the strike does not appear close to ending.

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 ...

Boston kicks Republic to the curb; will start imposing fines over trash strike

Boston city officials said Wednesday that they’ll start fining trash hauler Republic Services directly — instead of businesses — for uncollected garbage as a strike with union workers drags on without ...
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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 ...

Garbage pickup disrupted in more than a dozen Mass. towns as 400-plus waste collection workers launch strike

Negotiations between Republic and Teamsters Local 25 union have stalled over wages, benefits, working conditions, and paid time off, according the union.

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 ...