Overview

• A tentative contract accord struck on July 19 between Republic Services and Teamsters Local 439 ended the nearly two-week walking strike and prompted picket lines to be removed.
• Republic Services crews are slated to resume trash, recycling and organics collections starting July 20, with priority given to missed residential and commercial routes.
• Municipalities including Stockton, Daly City and Fairfield are coordinating drop-off sites and deputized crews to accelerate backlog clearance under the catch-up plan.
• Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi and other officials are negotiating refunds or service credits for customers who experienced delayed collections during the strike.
• Workers secured improved compensation and benefits in a backdrop of national contract talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters following demands for higher wages and stronger health coverage.