On Strike, Orange County Sanitation Workers

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Hundreds of Orange County sanitation employees are on strike from the weekend, a situation that may affect the garbage collection service in several locations.

Approximately 400 Republic Services workers, who belong to the Local 100 Teamsters , stopped their labor activities when they accused management of making unilateral changes without first entering into any negotiation and with the threat of retaliation against employees who take part in union activities.

The 30 of The union’s labor contract ended in September, while on November 23 approval was given for declare a strike.

“As for our clients Before, we ask that we be patient when serving them “, expressed the union spokeswoman, Katherine Tiffolla Esquerra.

” We understand that the garbage will not be collected . I know our clients will stand behind us. They are of 14 hours; It is a long time to transport garbage, “added the spokeswoman.

The workers that make up the union are from the towns of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach.

“ Republic Services is in contractual negotiations covering our Orange County Teamsters represented employees . Republica respects the rights of our employees and participates in the collective bargaining process and we continue to negotiate in good faith to achieve fair and competitive employment contracts, ”the company reported in a statement.

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