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CBS News
21-07-2025
- 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.
CBS News
17-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
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. Union workers walked off the job on July 1, demanding better pay and benefits. The company and Teamsters Local 25 have been meeting with a federal mediator but can't agree on a new contract. The strike has left dumpsters overflowing at business in several communities, including Boston and Newton. Republic also has contracts for trash pickup in 14 cities and towns across Massachusetts where garbage has been piling up for nearly three weeks. "It has now been three weeks of no trash pick up in several Massachusetts communities, and this has gone beyond a headache for residents, businesses and municipalities - it is a public health concern and it's expensive for everyone. Sanitation workers do essential work to keep our neighborhoods clean and healthy, and they deserve fair wages, benefits and protections," Healey, a Democrat, said in a statement Thursday. "Republic Services needs to come to the table and reach a fair deal - it's time to get people back to work and resume services to our communities as soon as possible." Most of the communities affected in Massachusetts are on the North Shore. Republic trash and recycling collections are currently on hold in Beverly, Canton, Danvers, Gloucester, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Marblehead, North Reading, Peabody, Swampscott, Wakefield and Watertown. Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill said his city and five other affected communities will file a complaint in Salem Superior Court Thursday for injunctive relief, asking the court to get involved in ending the strike. Cahill said Beverly has also warned Republic Services that the city plans to add up damages for trash and recycling not being picked up there and will then withhold that amount from its next payment to the company. In Peabody, the city council sent a letter to billionaire Bill Gates earlier this week, asking him to use his influence to help end the strike. Gates controls Cascade Investment LLC, a major shareholder in Republic Services.
Boston Globe
14-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Republic Services sees mounting frustration from towns, officials amid worker strike
Advertisement 'The City of Boston is already experiencing service disruptions as a result of this strike,' the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Republic and Teamsters Local 25 have held two negotiating sessions since approximately 400 workers walked off the job, but have yet to end the standoff. On Friday, the two sides met for nine hours, aided by a federal mediator, but remained far apart. They are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday. Union officials said that Republic upped its wage offer, but workers would still earn less than those at other waste management companies. The union also said the company 'refused to budge' on providing health insurance that is more comprehensive than the plan Republic now offers. Advertisement 'We tried everything to get a settlement,' Local 25 President Tom Mari said. 'We even proposed a delay in implementing our health insurance proposal to replace the inferior company health insurance, which would have been a savings to the company. But it was to no avail.' A Republic spokesperson said union is spreading falsehoods. He said the company's proposal on Friday included a pay increase of about 43 percent over five years, with an immediate 16 percent wage increase. The company said 45 percent of its Greater Boston Teamsters drivers earned more than $100,000 last year. Republic said it offers a 'comprehensive health and welfare plan,' and pays 100 percent of the premiums. The Teamsters' proposal, the company said, 'offers no significant benefit at a substantially higher cost.' Stella Tannenbaum can be reached at
CBS News
07-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Massachusetts trash collectors strike enters seventh day as garbage continues to pile up
Garbage piled up over the long holiday weekend as a trash collectors strike in Massachusetts enters its seventh day. There are backup plans in place to begin collecting trash on Monday in several communities as temperatures are soaring into the 90s again. Republic Services workers are on strike in Beverly, Canton, Danvers, Gloucester, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Marblehead, North Reading, Peabody, Swampscott, Wakefield, and Watertown. Though trash is piling up after the holiday weekend, collectors are vowing to stay on the picket lines. Viewers from around Greater Boston have sent photos to WBZ-TV showing trash in the streets in recent days, including piles of garbage in Beverly. At the end of last week, a dozen cities co-signed a letter to Republic Services, citing public health concerns and a lack of communication. Now, many of those communities will have replacement crews picking up trash on Monday. That includes Canton, Watertown, Gloucester, and Danvers. But officials say it could take some time to get fully caught up. Teamsters Local 25, the union representing these trash collectors, is demanding higher wages, saying Republic's pay lags several dollars behind competitors. They also seek better health coverage and stronger labor protections. Other unions also showed their support over the weekend. The Peabody Fire Department joined Teamsters 25 on the picket line in solidarity. Striking employees were on the picket line outside Republic Services in Revere Monday morning. It is one of several locations where employees will be protesting to start the week.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) Faces Union Strikes Amid Fair Wage Dispute With Teamsters
Republic Services is currently facing significant labor challenges as over 90% of Teamsters Local 25 members voted to strike, demanding wages competitive with rivals. Despite these challenges, Republic's latest quarterly share price move of 2.43% aligns closely with the market's 2.1% rise over the same period. The company's performance, including a 6% revenue increase to $16 billion and $1.18 billion returned to shareholders, reflects resilience in a volatile environment. Furthermore, efforts like the biogas joint venture with OPAL Fuels and a new recycling center in Bridgeton, MO, contribute positively to the company's outlook amidst these challenges. We've spotted 1 risk for Republic Services you should be aware of. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. The ongoing labor challenges faced by Republic Services could potentially exert pressure on its operational efficiency and cost structure, which may influence revenue and earnings forecasts. The demand for competitive wages could lead to increased costs, impacting the company's profit margins. However, Republic's initiatives, such as the biogas joint venture and new recycling center, may help buffer these challenges by providing additional revenue streams and aligning with sustainability trends, thereby offsetting some financial impact. Over the past five years, Republic Services has achieved a significant total return of 220.81%, showcasing strong long-term performance. This growth is reflective of its strategic growth initiatives and resilience in addressing operational challenges. Additionally, the company's one-year return has exceeded the US Market return of 13.2% and outperformed the US Commercial Services industry, which saw a 9.7% return, further emphasizing its market competitiveness. Currently, Republic Services' share price of US$244.67 is trading closely with the analyst consensus price target of US$259.01, a gap indicating modest potential upside. While the stock's short-term movements mirror the market, the longer-term price trajectory may hinge on successful resolution of labor issues and execution of growth initiatives. Analyst expectations anticipate revenue and earnings growth, but challenges such as declining volumes and acquisition risks must be carefully managed to achieve these targets. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Republic Services' share price might be on the expensive side. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:RSG. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
