Neighborhoods in San Diego won't be overwhelmed with waste any longer as Republic Services' union workers voted to agree on the latest offer presented by the waste-management company.
This comes one day after the Republic Service announced their "last, best, and final offer" to end the union's strike before Monday's deadline that was put in place by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.
The agreement came down to a 137-70 vote in favor of accepting the offer, which will include a boost in employment benefits and wages, along with additional increases to the company's complete compensation packages.
The strike was putting the city in a tough spot involving waste-management, putting Mayor Todd Gloria in a position where he had to warn the company of potential fines if there wasn't an agreement made by the deadline.
Chula Vista Councilmember Jill Galvez released a statement on Monday's agreement, saying that she's hoping both parties involved can work together to make the city beautiful again.
“We are happy that Republic Services and their employees have come to an agreement. However, we are still going to pressure Republic to provide our residents, schools, churches, businesses, HOAs, and apartment complexes FULL monthly rebates," Chula Vista City Councilmember Jill Galvez said in a statement.
"They need to do their job, and immediately pick up the trash that has accumulated for the past 30 days. The fines and penalties are going to be steep and we’re going to make sure they pay them. We hope that Republic Services and their employees can return to a respectful working environment ASAP as they work together to make Chula Vista beautiful again.” she added.
According to the union, the increase in wages would increase as followed:
- $1.90 increase in the first year
- 50 cents increase in the second year
- 50 cents increase in the third year
- 50 cents increase in the fourth year
- $1.50 increase after the fifth year
More details on the agreement will be updated.
