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CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Republic Services trash strike heads to court after 6 Massachusetts communities sue
Six cities and towns in Massachusetts struggling with the Republic Services trash collectors strike will go to court Monday. 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. A hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Salem Superior Court. "We filed suit to try to get some relief from the courts to require Republic to pick up our trash and recycling," Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill told WBZ-TV last week. Cahill said Republic Services told them earlier this summer that if there was a strike, the towns wouldn't have to worry. "They promised that they were a big national company, and they would have resources in our communities to pick up our trash and recycling," Cahill said. The mayor added that health department inspectors found about 25 Republic dumpsters overflowing in Beverly last week. "It is disappointing that these six communities have taken this route as we continue to work with our municipal partners to address their needs," Republic Services said in a statement after the lawsuit was filed. The company and Teamsters Local 25 have been meeting with a federal mediator but have not been able to agree on a new contract. Republic has contracts for trash pickup in 14 cities and towns across Massachusetts and with businesses in other communities, including Newton and Boston.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area garbage collection resumes after tentative agreement ends lengthy strike
Garbage haulers in many Bay Area cities are back on the job from a weeks-long strike after union officials from Teamsters Local 439 announced they'd negotiated a new contract with waste-hauling giant Republic Services. 'We're feeling great,' Local 439 President Rick Buzo said Saturday. 'We got our members exactly what they deserved.' Republic Services, in an emailed statement, confirmed it had reached a tentative agreement with union officials for its Forward Landfill employees, who they said would be returning to work Saturday. 'We appreciate the community's patience throughout this situation, and we will work hard to catch up with needed recycling and waste collection as quickly as we can,' the statement read. The strike originated in the Boston area, where more than 400 Republic Service workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 have been on strike since July 1. Since then, Republic Service workers across the country have joined the strike out of solidarity, with more than 2,000 Republic workers honoring picket lines, the Teamsters said this week, adding that picket lines had extended to Los Angeles and Youngstown, Ohio. 'Our members are everyday Americans performing essential services across our communities, but Republic is unwilling to offer workers good wages, decent benefits, or a fair contract,' Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien said in a statement Tuesday. 'The American public needs to understand that Republic Services and its overpaid, corrupt executives own this strike. Their greed is forcing trash collectors and waste haulers across the country out into the street. We don't want this garbage piling up. We want to return to work. But we refuse to be exploited.' The company initially offered a 1.7% raise, which amounted to 30 cents per hour for employees making $20 an hour — and no relief on health care, which was costing some employees $1,200 per month. 'We don't do 30-cent raises,' Buzo said. After waiting about a month to see whether Republic Services would provide a better deal, the landfill workers voted overwhelmingly to strike. The union started the strike at the company's landfill in Manteca, then asked its commercial and residential waste haulers — whom it already represented and who already had negotiated contracts — to join the picket line. Odorous bags of waste began piling up in residential areas across Northern California, causing officials in many cities to ask residents to take their garbage to specified drop-off sites. The strike impacted areas across Northern California, as far south as Half Moon Bay, in communities such as San Jose, Richmond, Suisun City, and all the way to Stockton. The pressure tactics led mayors in many local cities to call on Republic Services to come to an agreement and threaten to cut ties with the company if it did not. Earlier this week, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi wrote on social media that the city was experiencing 'a health and safety crisis' because Republic Services was not fulfilling its contract, warning the company that if it did not come to an agreement with the union and provide a rate cut to customers 'you will no longer have a contract with the City of Stockton.' On Friday, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia touted the agreement on social media, telling residents that as of Monday, 'your garbage will be picked up on the regularly scheduled day.' 'The County is moving forward with demanding rate relief for residents,' he added. Buzo said the tentative agreement — to be voted on Sunday morning — provides a five-year contract for members, with better wages and significantly lower health care costs. 'They work dangerous jobs,' he said. 'We're glad they can go to get medical treatment without hesitation.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Republic Services price target raised to $260 from $250 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank raised the firm's price target on Republic Services (RSG) to $260 from $250 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. Solid waste fundamentals remain strong with pricing holding up, but commodity prices pulled back in Q2, slightly reducing the firm's confidence in guidance upside risk, the analyst tells investors. The Waste and Environmental Services sector is 'rich on valuation,' the firm adds. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on RSG: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Republic Services price target raised to $280 from $268 at BMO Capital Republic Services initiated with a Hold at Melius Research Republic Services Positioned for Growth through Strategic M&A and Technological Advancements Republic Services price target raised to $275 from $229 at JPMorgan Republic Services Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Trash pick up to resume in Northern California as Republic Services strike ends with tentative deal
Trash services across many Northern California cities will resume on Saturday after Republic Services and Teamsters reached a tentative deal. Teamsters Local 439 informed Republic Services that picket lines are coming down. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi announced on social media that trash services were set to resume in Stockton. The City of Lathrop also took to social media to announce that trash services were going to resume. Many San Joaquin County and Solano residents were feeling the impacts of the strike, including some residents taking the matter into their own hands. The City of Fairfield threatened legal action against Republic Services, calling the situation a public health emergency. Several Bay Area cities, such as San Jose, Daly City, Half Moon Bay and Fremont, were also impacted by the strike. The City of Fremont said Saturday's residential collection services will focus on reported missed garbage and recycling pickups, as well as missed organics from Wednesday through Friday. Saturday's work will also include missed commercial pickups. On Monday, all three waste bin collections will be collected on their normal days. Details on the tentative agreement were not released.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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‘Stockton deserves better': Mayor calls on Republic Services to reach agreement on trash strike
With trash continuing to pile up and dumpsters overflowing around the city, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi has called on Republic Services to come to an agreement with the Teamsters. Fugazi took to social media on Wednesday to demand that Republic Services collect trash and work to end the strike. If not, she would consider terminating Republic Services' contract with the city. "Their goals are straightforward: fair wages, pension, and healthcare. Our goals are to make sure that the residents of Stockton are able to live in clean and healthy spaces," Fugazi said. "We are communicating regularly with Republic to find a pathway to a successful and expedient resolution of this situation." Fugazi said if Republic Services can't meet the obligations per their contract with the city of Stockton and restores services soon, the Stockton City Council "will consider all available options and take the necessary steps to ensure our community is protected and our neighborhoods are clean." Fugazi has also called on Republic to issue refunds or credits to customers who have paid for services not received, according to city officials. "This situation is urgent. Residents are paying for a service they are not receiving, and that's simply unacceptable," Fugazi said. "I've continued pushing for a swift resolution because this is about more than just garbage, it's about accountability, public health, and safety." While the exact structure isn't finalized, the mayor envisions prorated credits, city officials said. Fugazi added that she believes "all workers deserve a fair contract that reflects the risks they take and the value they bring to our community." She urged both parties to come to an agreement soon. 'No other option': Republic Services workers on strike; expect trash pickup delays Negotiations continue In the video posted on Facebook, Fugazi said that Republic Services was offering a 30 cent raise to its employees. However, on Thursday afternoon, Fugazi said the latest offer she is aware of is a "$1.60 wage increase." "Our local leadership team spoke with Mayor Fugazi today and shared the facts versus the inaccurate information the Teamsters provided," Republic Services officials told The Stockton Record in an email on Thursday afternoon. "Republic's latest proposal included a 5.5% year-one increase, with a $1,000 signing bonus in each of the first two years upon ratification of a new contract. The 5.5% increase is significantly higher than the 30-cent raise the Teamsters claim." Republic Services officials said they have been in negotiations with Teamsters since October to reach an agreement that would benefit its 35 union-represented Forward Landfill employees and their customers. "We empathize with the community's frustration and ask for their continued patience during this Teamsters-led work stoppage," Republic Services said. "We want nothing more than to welcome our employees back to work." Republic Services officials said negotiations continue on Thursday. Adding, this is the third day of negotiations this week. "These negotiations do not involve the majority of our employees in Northern California, but union representatives have intimidated and threatened them if they cross picket lines established at other operating locations," Republic Services officials said. "This tactic does not benefit our employees or the communities that are impacted." 'The two parties are still very far apart' Matt McQuaid, communications project manager at International Brotherhood of Teamsters told The Stockton Record via email on July 15, "the two parties are still very far apart." Teamsters are on a national strike. Affecting residents outside of Stockton and Central Valley counties. "Republic Teamsters are striking nationwide because this is a national fight," McQuaid said previously. "Whether it's Stockton, Boston, Illinois, Georgia, or Washington State, this company consistently takes its workforce for granted." Members of the Teamsters Local 439 employed by Republic Services went on strike Tuesday, July 8 in an effort to reach an agreement with Republic Services. Fugazi's message to Stockton residents is: "I hear your frustration, this is unacceptable. Stay patient and attend city council meetings; your voices matter." More delays and more trash for Stockton residents While negotiations are underway, waste collection delays will extend into the weekend. The city of Stockton announced on Thursday a Republic Services service update with a new pickup schedule. Collection days have been moved by a day and a Saturday pickup date has been added. "Republic Services is continuing to collect Friday customers today. Monday route collection will also begin," city officials said in a Facebook post. "If you are a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday customer and your trash cart has not been emptied, please notify Republic Services immediately at (209) 466-3604." City officials said that additional trash bags will be picked up by Republic Services if they are placed inside or next to the trash cart. Republic Services is currently only collecting waste. Recycling or organics carts will not be collected this week, city officials said. The blue and green lid carts should be removed from the curb until further notice. Don't want to wait? Self-drop off now available Customers can also self-drop off their trash at the Republic Services Organics Facility at 9999 S. Austin Road in Manteca, a Republic Services flyer on the city's Facebook page states. Bagged trash, recyclables and organic materials may be dropped off. "Staring today, July 17, 2025, we will have containers available at our Organics Facility (next to the landfill) for self-drop off," the Republic Services flyer states. Drop off hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Updated Republic Services Residential Trash Collection Schedule: Regular Service Day: Thursday, July 10, temporary service day Monday, July 14. Regular Service Day: Friday, July 11, temporary service day Wednesday, July 16. Regular Service Day: Monday, July 14, temporary service day Thursday, 17. Regular Service Day: Tuesday, July 15, temporary service day Friday, July 18. Regular Service Day: Wednesday, July 16, temporary service day Saturday, July 19. Republic Services officials said that employees from other areas are assisting with the collections. They ask for all residents to leave their containers out until they are serviced. For Republic Services waste collection services updates, visit or call (209) 466-3604 or visit the city of Stockton Facebook page at City of Stockton - Government. Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@ or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: Republic Services delays continue, Stockton mayor demands agreement Solve the daily Crossword
