Dive summary:
- Approximately 40 Republic Services workers in a McDonough, Georgia hauling yard joined Republic workers across the nation in striking yesterday morning.
- The Teamsters say they are striking due to alleged federal labor law violations, including one worker who was fired because of his support of the union and non-payment for time workers spent returning trucks to the yard.
- Drivers, helpers and mechanics all participated in the strike.
From the article:
The workers, part of Teamsters Local 728, said the company fired a worker because of his support of the union. The company also broke federal law when it stopped paying drivers for time they worked while returning their trucks to the yard, the Teamsters alleged.
The hauling yard is located in McDonough, Ga., 35 miles south of Atlanta. The workers on strike include drivers, helpers and mechanics.
Officials from Republic Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the strike. ...