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Judge hears from Mass. communities over request to intervene in trash collectors strike

Six Massachusetts towns and cities asked a judge on Tuesday to order Republic Services to devise a more effective method of ...

6 Massachusetts communities impacted by trash strike file lawsuit against Republic Services

Six communities across Massachusetts impacted by the ongoing trash collector strike filed a complaint asking a judge to put ...

Trash strike enters third week, hearing to be held in court as garbage continues to pile up

As the Republic Services trash strike continues into its third week, six communities in Massachusetts are seeking a court ...
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A Mass. mayor explains why his city is suing as the garbage strike carries on

Last week, six cities and towns in Greater Boston sued Republic Services over uncollected trash. Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga ...

Republic Services trash strike now "beyond a headache," Massachusetts governor says

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey wants Republic Services to cut a deal and end a 17-day-long trash collectors strike​.

Massachusetts governor calls on Republic Services strike to end

Republic Services sanitation workers have been on strike in Massachusetts for days, and the governor is calling on the waste ...

Trash strike: Both sides trade blame as dumpsters overflow and officials demand action

Negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters broke down late last week. Talks are set to resume Tuesday, but the ...

Republic Services trash strike heads to court after 6 Massachusetts communities sue, "we can't wait anymore"

Six cities and towns in Massachusetts struggling with the Republic Services trash collectors strike​ will go to court Tuesday.