As trash strike drags on, Teamsters get a win in court
Briefly

Republic Services employees are on strike for over 20 days, with ongoing negotiations failing to produce results. A federal judge denied the company's motion to restrain the Teamsters, who were accused of misconduct, including theft and violence against non-union employees. The judge found insufficient evidence for Republic’s claims. Meanwhile, six Massachusetts communities have sought legal action against Republic for not fulfilling waste removal contracts. A court hearing regarding this issue is scheduled, reflecting the broader consequences of the strike and service disruption.
Republic Services' workers continue to strike past the 20-day mark, with negotiations proving unfruitful and various legal battles arising related to the ongoing work stoppage.
Republic has accused Teamsters Local 25 of violent conduct, including allegations of theft and vandalism, yet a federal judge denied the company's request for a restraining order.
The Teamsters president stated that the allegations by Republic were misleading and expressed hope that the company would return to negotiations to resolve the strike.
Some Massachusetts communities have filed a complaint against Republic for not adhering to contractual obligations regarding waste removal, highlighting the strike's broader impact.
Read at Boston.com
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