Republic Services, Massachusetts and trash strike
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Responding firefighters were met with heavy flames that caused a “significant risk” to the nearby building, according to officials.
Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the union's contract expired. Teamsters are seeking better wages, benefits and stronger labor protections.
As the garbage strike drags on and work stoppages continue, Republic Services and Teamsters are working on returning to the bargaining table.
Both the City of San Diego and Teamsters confirmed to ABC 10News that the solidarity strike has ended, indicating that Republic Services' trash services will be fully restored for residents.