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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.
Mass. man accused of hitting DPW worker with vehicle over recycling dispute, police say
Normally, residents have recycling pickup but have been allowed to drop it off at the facility during the Republic Services ...
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Trash strike over: Republic Services, Teamsters reach deal to end week-long strike
The week-long strike led by trash workers in Thurston County has ended after Teamsters Local 252 ratified a new contract with ...
Judge hears from Mass. communities over request to intervene in trash collectors strike
Six Massachusetts towns and cities asked a judge on Tuesday to order Republic Services to devise a more effective method of ...
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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 ...