Gov. Maura Healey is calling out Republic Services amid the trash strike impacting 14 communities across Greater Boston, now seven weeks long.
For the last month and a half, union workers at Republic Services have been on the picket lines demanding better pay and working conditions, while municipalities with Republic contracts have been on the hook for trash removal — replacement drivers have been working the routes, but collection is spotty and slow.
With the strike dragging on, Healey’s patience appears to be running thin. One month ago, she referred to the strike as a public health risk and a bad headache. Now, she’s calling out the company’s top leadership…