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Teamsters Expand Strike, Disrupting Waste Collection Nationwide

7/19/2025

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Teamsters at Republic Services have intensified their strike, now reaching Los Angeles and Ohio, impacting over two million residents. Frustrated by low wages and unlawful union-busting, they’ve halted waste collection, causing widespread disruption. With demands for fair contracts, the Teamsters warn that picket lines will expand if negotiations continue to falter.

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Story summary

Teamsters at Republic Services have intensified their strike, now reaching Los Angeles and Ohio, impacting over two million residents. Frustrated by low wages and unlawful union-busting, they’ve halted waste collection, causing widespread disruption. With demands for fair contracts, the Teamsters warn that picket lines will expand if negotiations continue to falter.