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Teamsters Strike at Republic Services Halts Trash Pickup Across California

Municipalities have issued service alerts following the launch of round-the-clock pickets at Republic Services facilities.

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Residents and businesses in Anaheim and Huntington Beach could see a delay in trash collection as more than 400 sanitation workers in the area participate in a strike during contract negotiations with employer Republic Services.
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Overview

  • Teamsters Local 439 began an indefinite, 24-hour strike on July 8 at Stockton and Manteca Republic Services sites after federal mediation failed.
  • Bay Area drivers are refusing to cross picket lines in solidarity with East Coast union members, halting trash collection in cities including San Jose, Daly City and Fremont.
  • Republic Services has warned customers of temporary delays and said it is adjusting routes and deploying non-union crews to sustain operations.
  • Officials in Stockton, Fairfield, Lathrop and Orange County warn of public health risks and are putting backup plans in place, such as weekend makeup pickups.
  • Union leaders accuse Republic Services of bargaining in bad faith and say they will maintain the stoppage until they win higher pay, better benefits and stronger job protections.