Boston Teamsters Win Republic Services Strike

Members of Local 25 Ratify Record Contract as Waste Strike Continues in Georgia

(WASHINGTON) - Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 have won an historic strike against the multibillion-dollar waste corporation, ratifying a new contract by a powerful 92 percent margin.

"Republic Services torched tens of millions of dollars to force this unnecessary strike and drag it out in a failed attempt to break our members' solidarity. Republic forced hundreds of thousands of regular, hardworking people living in Boston to suffer all summer long. But Boston Teamsters don't break - ever - and we've ratified an incredible new agreement," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "Republic should be ashamed of its corporate greed. Every Teamster should be proud of their backbone and commitment to fight for what's right."

Republic forced more than 400 members of Local 25 out on strike on July 1. After nearly three months on the picket line, Republic Teamsters have now locked in raises of 46 percent over the life of the five-year contract and additional substantial improvements to health benefits.

"I've never been prouder of a group of Teamsters in my life. Our members stood strong for 81 days to send a message to Republic and to greedy employers across the country. Never once did the Teamsters waiver in our shared mission to protect one another on the job, increase wages, and improve benefits," said Tom Mari, President of Local 25. "This is an extremely strong contract, and our members are looking forward to going back to work on Monday. It's finally time to get back to serving the communities we live in and care about so much. Boston Teamsters thank our city for their love, compassion, and support throughout this fight."

Dozens of Republic Teamsters in Cumming, Ga., represented by Teamsters Local 728, remain on strike against the waste giant and have extended picket lines to Columbus, Ohio. This has resulted in a work stoppage affecting more than 80 workers. Teamsters in Georgia and Ohio will remain on picket lines against Republic until they are offered a fair new agreement.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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