Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Republic Services trash strike heads to court after 6 Massachusetts communities sue, "we can't wait anymore"
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/republic-services-trash-strike-court-massachusetts/
Updated on: July 22, 2025 / 5:45 PM EDT / CBS Boston
Six cities and towns in Massachusetts struggling with the Republic Services trash collectors strike went to court on Tuesday.
The communities - Canton, Danvers, Gloucester, Beverly, Peabody and Malden - are suing to force the company to pick up growing piles of garbage and recycling.
Union workers walked off the job July 1 demanding better pay and benefits from Republic Services. The strike has now lasted three weeks.
The six communities filed a joint complaint last Thursday, asking a judge to intervene in the strike.
FULL story and video at link above.