(FOX40.COM) — Republic Services sanitation workers are on strike in Stockton, demanding better benefits and stronger labor protections.
Teamsters Local 439 launched its strike against Republic Services Tuesday afternoon at the Forward Inc. landfill in Manteca and the Republic Services location on Charter Way in Stockton. The workers told FOX40 all they’re asking for is a fair contract.
Sal Lomeli, Principal Officer at Teamsters Local 439, said they’re striking indefinitely, 24 hours a day, until they get a new contract. Lomeli also accused Republic of bargaining in bad faith…