Trash strike continues: Republic services sues Teamsters, alleges criminal acts

The waste management company said that a truck was stolen, vehicles were damaged, and that non-union workers are being harassed.

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Waste management company Republic Services sued Teamsters Local 25 members this week, as negotiations between the two sides failed to result in a breakthrough that would end the ongoing strike.

Republic accused union members of vandalizing vehicles, using racially-charged and homophobic language to harass employees not participating in the strike, and violently blocking Republic vehicles from accessing company facilities…

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