A strike by 450 Republic Services workers, represented by Teamsters Local 25, started after contract negotiations stalled as the current contract expired. Workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and labor protections. Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien condemned the company's refusal to negotiate fairly and declared solidarity with the workers. There are potential nationwide consequences, with picket lines possibly extending to over 3,500 workers amid similar contract issues across the country. Republic Services expressed disappointment over the strike instead of continued negotiations, claiming to offer competitive wages and benefits.
"If your rubbish is piling up on the Fourth of July, remember who's responsible for it: the white-collar criminals who run Republic Services."
"Republic Teamsters didn't start this fight, but we will finish it. Our members will do whatever it takes to finally get the respect they're owed."
"This fight isn't just in Boston. From California to Massachusetts, Teamsters nationwide are dealing with the same problems with this company."
"If Republic doesn't get its act together quickly, we will make an example of this employer for its mistreatment of our members. American workers deserve better."
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