- Over 400 Republic Services workers in Massachusetts began a strike on Tuesday, disrupting trash collection in at least 14 cities and towns.
- The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 25, are demanding better pay and benefits amid ongoing contract disputes.
- Teamsters Local 25 stated that hundreds of additional Teamsters nationwide are experiencing similar contract issues and may also go on strike.
- Republic Services expressed disappointment over the work stoppage, noting it had planned for the possibility and is using employees from other areas to maintain service.
- This strike is part of a larger trend, with a significant workers' strike also underway in Philadelphia involving trash collectors, leading to overflowing refuse.
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