Union City and Fremont began offering limited garbage pickup during the Republic Services strike that has impacted over two dozen Bay Area cities. Residents can drop off trash and recycling at designated locations. Union members emphasize the need for better wages, health insurance, and pensions, contributing to an ongoing work stoppage involving over 500 employees. Despite the disruptions, Republic Services aims to resume regular service soon and advises residents to leave trash containers out for collection.
Residents in Union City and Fremont have resumed some garbage pickup through designated drop-off locations due to the Republic Services strike impacting over two dozen Bay Area cities.
Teamster's Local 439 members are on strike until wages, health insurance, and pensions are improved, with over 500 employees involved in the work stoppage.
Republic Services anticipates resuming residential trash collection soon, encouraging residents to leave their containers out for timely service.
Jose Zepeda, a union member, expressed the dangers of sanitation work, asserting the need for better compensation and conditions for those working in the garbage industry.
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