The Republic Services trash collector strike is in its second week, affecting numerous Bay Area cities including Richmond, Fremont, and Union City. The strike has halted garbage collection, leading to significant garbage accumulation on streets. Workers are also striking in Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and San Jose, along with other cities across the country. Though some garbage collection has resumed through replacement workers, negotiations with the striking union members remain unresolved, raising tensions. Conflicts between union members and replacement workers have occurred, indicating the potential for further labor unrest.
Republic Services trash collector strike has entered its second week, affecting nearly two dozen Bay Area cities with escalating piles of trash on the streets.
Cities like Richmond, Fremont, and Union City are experiencing unsanitary conditions as garbage collection grinds to a halt due to the strike.
Despite some resumption of garbage collection through replacement workers, no progress has been made in labor negotiations with the striking workers' union.
Conflicts have arisen between union members and replacement workers, indicating potential for increased labor strife amid ongoing negotiations between Republic Services and the Teamsters.
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