As the multi-state worker strike by Teamsters against Republic Services nears two weeks, state leaders are urging the company to finalize a contract and restore garbage collection services, which have been disrupted in 14 Massachusetts communities. Despite a proposal of a nearly 16% immediate wage increase, negotiations have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of bad faith.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Workers who collect garbage are on strike because they want better pay and benefits, and many towns are now dealing with piles of uncollected trash while the company and the workers argue about a new contract.
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