Republic Services and the union reached a tentative agreement, concluding a strike that lasted nearly two weeks and disrupted garbage pickup services across the Bay Area. Union members had been walking off their jobs in solidarity with strikers from the Central Valley. There were fears among workers about losing healthcare benefits, prompting concerns for families. While some garbage collection resumed, recycling was not picked up, leading to mounting waste complaints from local businesses, emphasizing the need for effective waste management solutions.
"We have little kids. So God-forbid anything does happen and we need the healthcare. So, that's a big scare right there," said Cristal Gomez.
"If they have a contract with Republic Services and if they can't get a solution for them, they should have another option for waste management," said Frederico Candido.
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