No resolution in sight for Mass. trash strike as union members vote to keep it going

Source: NBC Boston

Republic employees voted at a meeting Sunday, overwhelmingly reaffirming their decision to continue striking, according to a statement from Teamsters Local 25

By Mary Markos and Kaitlin McKinley Becker • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 45 mins ago

Sanitation workers in Massachusetts are doubling down on their strike as trash troubles continue to get worse for many cities and towns as the strike remains ongoing more than a month after Teamsters Local 25 workers first walked off the job.

The vast majority of Republic Services employees voted to stay on strike Sunday, entering five weeks of failed negotiations between the union and the Fortune 500 company. The Revere City Council unanimously approved a letter earlier this week calling on the CEO to settle.

Union President Tom Mari claims that Republic Services has refused to meet with the union for more than 15 days and is disrespecting union members by refusing to raise wages and benefits up to the standards that are established with Capitol and Star.

“The decision to stay on strike carried by 93%. It was a fantastic display of commitment after five weeks of the strike. In fact, a larger percentage of employees voted to continue the strike today than voted to strike on July 1,” Mari said.


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