“They slashed tires on occupied vehicles, harassed drivers serving customers, threatened employees and sabotaged trucks.”
While its waste collection workers are striking in the Boston area, Republic Services is accusing the Teamsters union of “dangerous actions,” including slashing tires on occupied vehicles.
The strike, which is affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, began shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The current contract expired then for 450 Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25.
The Teamsters are demanding increased wages and benefits, and Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said earlier Tuesday that the corporation pushed workers to the picket line, which could extend nationwide. Republic Services said in response that it was disappointed in the union’s decision and already provides competitive wages…