There’s no end in sight to the contract stalemate between Waste Management and the Teamsters union. But now, the union is taking their fight to the Internet with a new Web site, SeattleTrashWatch.com. The site has videos of trash collectors speaking about the dangers of the job. Other videos show garbage piling up in Oakland,…
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Union trashes Waste Management's final offer
The potential for a garbage strike continues in Lynnwood and other parts of Snohomish and King counties. The union is unhappy with Waste Management’s “best and final offer,” saying the proposal contained significant changes that had not yet been discussed and new language that they were seeing for the very first time.
Union trashes Waste Management’s final offer
The potential for a garbage strike continues in Lynnwood and other parts of Snohomish and King counties. The union is unhappy with Waste Management’s “best and final offer,” saying the proposal contained significant changes that had not yet been discussed and new language that they were seeing for the very first time.
Garbage strike still possible as Waste Management delivers its final offer
Thursday night Waste Management delivered its final contract offer to 350 trash haulers that serve King and Snohomish counties, including Lynnwood east of Highway 99. The offer includes a wage increase of $1 per hour in the first year, up from the current $26.29 per hour. It also includes a contribution of over $15,000 per…
No garbage strike yet
Put out your trash cans as usual today. Still no agreement has been reached between Waste Management and its garbage haulers, but both sides agreed early this morning to continue talks later this afternoon. “We are happy that talks are continuing and look forward to participating in a full day of bargaining focused on a…
Allied Waste strike possibly averted
Allied Waste has reached a tentative deal with its trash haulers, according to the Seattle Times. There is no deal yet for Waste Management workers.
Garbage strike update: Should you put out your cans tomorrow?
Will my trash be picked up Thursday? That’s the question many of you are asking as a possible garbage strike gets closer. Hundreds of trash collectors in Snohomish and King counties could walk off the job at midnight if they don’t reach a new contract with Waste Management and Allied Waste. Disagreements continue over salary…
Talking trash: Will your garabge get picked up if there's a strike?
A strike by trash collectors in King and Snohomish counties, including Lynnwood, could begin as soon as Thursday. Waste Management and Allied Waste still have not come to an agreement with its unionized sanitation workers. Hundreds of them say they’ll walk off the job if they don’t resolve their dispute by midnight Wednesday, when their…
Talking trash: Will your garabge get picked up if there’s a strike?
A strike by trash collectors in King and Snohomish counties, including Lynnwood, could begin as soon as Thursday. Waste Management and Allied Waste still have not come to an agreement with its unionized sanitation workers. Hundreds of them say they’ll walk off the job if they don’t resolve their dispute by midnight Wednesday, when their…