SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The strike continues for sanitation workers from Republic Services after they voted "no" to ending the strike.
San Diego sanitation workers have been on strike for almost three weeks now against Republic Services, trying to negotiation their demands for better wages, safer working conditions, and new and improved trash trucks.
Lead by Teamsters Local 542, more than 250 sanitation workers from Republic Services have been on strike.
In a statement to CBS 8, Republic Services wrote:
"Republic Services is disappointed that the union that represents our striking San Diego and Chula Vista employees rejected a proposal by the company that would have resulted in a new labor contract and an end to the union’s three-week work stoppage. Republic and the union had met for negotiations 15 times, including five with a federal mediator. The company’s offer featured a highly competitive wage and total compensation package and had the support and encouragement of city partners and leadership.Until further notice, Republic’s Emergency Operations Plan will continue to be implemented. Our Blue Crew relief drivers remain on the job and continue to make progress servicing our customers. We are grateful to our municipal partners and customers for their patience and understanding."
As the strike continues, the garbage will continue to pile up across San Diego County.
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