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Teamsters from local 179 representing Republic Services drivers in Ottawa, Illinois, said there may be delays down the line for trash pickup in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Teamsters members voted Sunday to continue their five-week strike and contract standoff with Republic Services, which has ...
Republic Services has brought in 30-35 replacement drivers from across the country to keep collections moving.
Republic Services trash and recycling pickup was suspended in Toledo and Maumee Tuesday, and resumed Wednesday.
TOLEDO, Ohio — Waste and recycling services have been suspended in Toledo and Maumee Tuesday morning due to an "unanticipated ...
Meanwhile, in a separate lawsuit, cities and towns suing Republic lost their bid to force the company to pick up their trash.
On Sunday, Republic employees voted to continue the strike that has lasted five weeks​ already and left cities and towns ...
Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari said in a statement that Republic “rejected every proposal” offered by the union. The company refused to commit to any future negotiating sessions ...
State leaders urge Republic Services to finalize contract with striking Teamsters as uncollected garbage piles up in Massachusetts communities and other states across the country.
Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the union's contract expired. Teamsters are seeking better wages, benefits and ...
The strike involving trash collectors passed the 20-day mark. With dumpsters overflowing and negotiations stalling, there appears to be no end in sight.
Republic Services sues Teamsters union, faces contract suit over service lapses amid strike By Stella Tannenbaum Globe Correspondent,Updated July 16, 2025, 6:00 a.m.