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After more than a ten-day standstill, Republic Services has put the trash back in the trash cans, resuming collection in King and Snohomish Counties! Residents can breathe a sigh of relief as their garbage woes come to an end—at least for now. Not only are the trucks rolling back into neighborhoods, but customers will also get a service credit and double the usual amount collected. It’s like a little bonus for enduring the trash-pocalypse!
But this strike wasn’t just about a couple of missed pickups; it’s part of a larger national movement by Teamsters 252 pushing for better working conditions. Victor Mineros, with Local 396, isn’t pulling any punches when he discusses the rights of workers in high-stakes jobs. If they provide a vital service, shouldn’t they get a fair deal in return? It’s a tough road ahead for Republic as they dive into negotiations, and you have to wonder how much garbage they can take before it starts to stick.
So, what do you think? Is the effort these workers are putting in worth the battle for better pay and conditions? Or should they just roll with the punches? Let’s chat—comment below!
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