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In support of Teamsters Local 25 in their labor dispute with Republic Services.
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WHEREAS: Republic Services is a publicly traded Fortune 500 corporation and the second-largest provider of waste management services in the United States; and
WHEREAS: Republic Services operates over 360 collection facilities, 250 transfer stations, 75 recycling centers, and 200 active landfills, serving more than 13 million customers annually with a fleet of 17,000 trucks; and
WHEREAS: The company has seen significant financial success, including a projected $2.3 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and shareholder returns exceeding 30% for each of the past two years; and
WHEREAS: The frontline workers at Republic Services-those responsible for the day-to-day operations and public health functions of waste and recycling collection-are the backbone of this success; and
WHEREAS: The company’s CEO received total compensation of $12,977,450, which is 159 times the salary of a trash hauler; and
WHEREAS: More than 400 members of Teamsters Local 25 work for Republic Services, providing essential waste and recycling services across Massachusetts, including to our own communities, residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS: These workers have been bargaining in good faith for fair wages, affordable healthcare, safe working conditions, and adequate paid time off-standards that reflect both the dignity of their labor and the financial success of their employer; and
WHEREAS: Republic Services has failed to meet these reasonable demands and has refused to return to the negotiating table, prompting Teamsters Local 25 to initiate a 24/7 strike until a fair agreement is reached; and
WHEREAS: This labor dispute has resulted in widespread service disruptions across Massachusetts, directly impacting the health and well-being of communities that rely on timely waste collection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED: That the Somerville City Council stands in solidar...
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