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Teamsters On Strike At Republic Services Extend Picket Lines From Massachusetts To Indiana

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Teamsters On Strike At Republic Services Extend Picket Lines From Massachusetts To Indiana

$10 Billion Trash Company Pays $100s of Millions in Dividends to Shareholders, Refuses to Offer Workers a Living Wage
  • By Teamsters Local 25
  • EVANSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 25, 2019,/PRNewswire/ — Sanitation workers on strike at Republic Services [NYSE: RSG] in Marshfield, Mass., extended their picket line to the Republic facility in Evansville, Ind., this morning. Over 70 Republic Services workers in Evansville who are members of Teamsters Local 215 exercised their right to honor the picket line.
  • The trash service in at least eight communities in Indiana is affected, including Evansville, Boonville, Mt. Vernon, Oakland City, Princeton, Chandler, Fort Branch, and Newburgh. The striking workers, members of Teamsters Local 25 in Boston, began their strike on Aug. 29 after Republic refused to agree to a contract with a livable wage and affordable health care. On average, the striking sanitation workers are paid 40 percent below what it takes to make a living wage in Massachusetts for a family with one adult and one child, according to the Economic Policy Institute’s Family Budget Calculator.”Republic Services had almost $3 billion in profits last year,” said striking Republic employee Brandon Taylor. “But instead of giving us a fair return on our work, Republic is paying out huge salaries to its executives and huge dividends to its shareholders.”Microsoft founder Bill Gates is Republic Services’ biggest shareholder. His personal investment manager, Michael Larson, sits on the Republic’s Board of Directors.”Sanitation work is the fifth-deadliest job in America,” said Sean O’Brien, President of Teamsters Local 25 and Teamsters International Vice President. “Yet the Republic continually refuses to address inequality and unsafe conditions. Republic has forced quite a few strikes in cities across America over the past few years, due to its violations of federal labor laws.”

    “Bill Gates gets over $100 million in stock dividends alone from Republic each year, yet meanwhile Republic employees are on the picket line for a living wage,” O’Brien continued.

    “Republic executives get to use the company’s private jet for personal trips to Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas, meanwhile, we do the dangerous work that earns them their profits, and we can’t even support our families on what we’re paid,” Taylor said.

    The Teamsters represent over 7,000 Republic Services workers across the country. Recently, hundreds of Republic sanitation workers in Northern and Southern California represented by Teamsters Local 350 and 396 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against the company.

    Last month, Republic sanitation workers represented by Teamsters Local 728 went on strike in Cumming, Georgia, to protest the company’s violations of federal laws that protect workers’ rights.

    Recent calculations show that workers in 10 cities with a combined population of over 1 million residents are currently in contract negotiations with Republic Services and that Teamsters in 31 cities with a combined population of over 6 million residents have the right to honor picket lines.

 

Republic Services Trash Collections Delayed Until Monday October 28, 2019

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Republic Services Trash Collections Delayed Until Monday

(October 26, 2019) Republic Services is delaying trash pick-ups until Monday, October 28, 2019, due to the continuing strike by the Teamsters union at its Marshfield, Massachusetts facility. Teamsters Local 215 is not on strike; however, striking Teamsters are picketing the local Republic Services operations facility and Republic’s Evansville Teamsters drivers are not willing to cross the picket line.

As a result, Republic Services has suspended trash and recycling pick-up until Monday when fill-in drivers are available. Collections missed on Friday will be picked up on Monday, October 28, and all trash and recycling services will be on a one-day delay all next week.

If you have questions about your trash and recycling service, please contact Republic Services at 800-886-3345.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1 NW MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. ROOM 301 at 5:30 P.M.
 

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2019-14 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.05 (Animal Control) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 11/11/2019
G-2019-14 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2019-23 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date: 11/11/2019
F-2019-23 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2019-13 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.40 (Taxicabs) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Melcher Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 10/28/2019 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly
G-2019-13 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2019-22 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Re-Appropriations within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date: 10/28/2019
F-2019-22 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2019-19 Amended An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 15 E. Riverside Drive Petitioner: Teotis Thomas Owner: Teotis Thomas Requested Change: C1 to C4 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Teotis Thomas
R-2019-19 Amended Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2019-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1120 Lincoln Avenue Petitioner: Jenny Korach Owner: Jenny Korach Requested Change: R2 to C4 w/UDC Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Melinda Poole, Penny Johns LLC
R-2019-21 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2019-24 Amended An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 18 N. Wabash Avenue Petitioner: Thomas J. Keith Owner: JK Partners LLC – Kerry Chesser Requested Change: C4 w/UDC to C4 w/UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Thomas J. Keith, Easley Engineering
R-2019-24 Amended Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council is Monday, November 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
B. 2018 URBAN FORESTRY REPORT:  Shawn Dickerson
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

AG Curtis Hill Joins Bipartisan Coalition Raising Concerns About Illegal Online Alcohol Sales

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today joined a bipartisan coalition of 46 state and territory attorneys general in calling on Facebook, Craigslist and eBay to take proactive measures against alcohol sales on their platforms that frequently violate state laws.

“We have rules and regulations for many reasons,” Attorney General Hill said. “When making purchases like these online, you never fully know what you’re getting. It could be extremely dangerous and detrimental to consume alcohol that might not be tested and regulated by the appropriate agencies.”

In a letter, the attorneys general note that the 21st Amendment invests the right to regulate the sale of alcohol to each state and points out concerns that unlicensed, unregulated, and untaxed alcohol sales are taking place on digital platforms. The consumer may not know that this method of alcohol sales is illegitimate or that these black-market products could pose health risks.

“We believe that everyone has an ethical and moral responsibility to protect consumers, especially those who are most vulnerable to fraud,” write the attorneys general. “Self-regulation and self-policing to prevent illegal and unfair trade practices and ensure consumer safety are minimum responsibilities for your respective companies. You have the technical prowess and power to accomplish basic protections against illegal sales.”

The letter asks Facebook, Craigslist and eBay to take the following specific actions:

  • Review the current content posted to the companies’ websites and remove illegal postings for the sales and/or transfer of alcohol products.
  • Develop and deploy programming to block and prevent your platform users from violating state law by posting content for the sale and distribution of alcohol products on their websites.

The attorneys general also invited the companies to join with them to form a working group with stakeholders from government and industry to further explore how to establish practical and effective protocols for preventing illegal alcohol sales.

Social Media, Apps Parents Should Look Out For

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Social Media, Apps Parents Should Look Out For

By Wendy McNamara
While technology and social media are extremely useful and powerful tools that help us connect like never before, they can be dangerous — especially for children.

With recent arrests made following online predator and human trafficking stings, law enforcement officers around the country are warning parents about potentially dangerous apps their kids could be accessing.

Well-known social media and dating apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and Tinder can be used by online predators to interact with children. Apps such as Calculator% allow users to hide photos and their browser history.

It is important that we all look out for the young ones in our lives and ensure they are aware of these dangers and use their devices responsibly.

Click here to see a full list of apps that police around the country are asking parents to look out for.

If your child has a cell phone or mobile device, check out these resources and take some time to understand the risks and implement a few safeguards to keep them protected from online dangers.

YOUNG AND ESTABLISHED MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE YOUTH OF EVANSVILLE

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YOUNG AND ESTABLISHED make a difference in Evansville, and with your support, they continue to have this impact on our community!  Young & Established, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2013, that inspires, motivates and uplifts youth.

They provide an outlet of mentors who illustrate what it means to be a positive example in the community.

In order for our youth to excel, they need continuous exposure to high character individuals who lead impactful programs. Based upon the experiences we have had while working in Evansville, there are gaps of opportunities around tutoring and mentoring programs, along with the environmental effects of crime and the increasing societal issues influencing the learning performance of youth throughout our city.

Over the past six years, Y&E has been committed to providing the youth in the community with tutoring, mentoring, and annual events that benefit they’re personal and
academic development as well as their college and career achievement.

Consider making a tax-deductible financial investment in Young & Established to help them continue the great work that they provide for our youth. Your gift makes a difference by empowering youth and strengthening our community for the future.

For more information, you can go to our website www.youngandestablished.com

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Isaiah L. Henderson: Failure to register as a sex or violent offender (Level 5 Felony)

Donald Ray Eapman: Failure of a sex offender to possess identification (Level 6 Felony)

Curtis Lee Romhill: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)

Erin Michael Worman: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Whitney R. Wallace: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Charles Steele Tingley: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Candace Nechole Carnahan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Brian Eden: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

 

Eagles Captured 15th Straight GLVC Men’s XC Title

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Cross Country collected its league-record 15th consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference title Saturday at Angel Mounds as the No. 8 Screaming Eagles finished first out of 14 teams at the GLVC Championships.

The score was a lot closer than expected at the University of Illinois Springfield, coached by former USI National Champion Tyler Pence, pushed the Eagles to their limit. The first-place finish by sophomore All-American Titus Winders, however, helped propel USI to its league-record 27th conference championship.

Winders finished the rain-soaked eight-kilometer race in 25 minutes, 4.95 seconds, nearly 20-seconds faster than the time posted by second-place finisher Wyatt McIntyre of Illinois Springfield; and was named the GLVC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year for his effort.

Additionally, Winders’ first-place finish marked the third straight year and eighth time in the last nine seasons that the Eagles’ have had the top finisher at the GLVC Championships. Winders, the 2018 GLVC Freshman of the Year as well as the 2018 Midwest Region Runner of the Year, is the ninth different USI men’s runner to capture a GLVC Cross Country title, while USI men’s runners have won a total of 17 conference titles.

Senior Austin Nolan, who had won the previous two GLVC championships, ran step-for-step with Winders throughout the first six kilometers before finishing fifth with a time of 25:29.60, while fellow classmate Nathan Hall was eighth with a time of 25:37.38. Junior Gavin Prior was USI’s No. 4 with a 14th-place finish.

Through the first four finishers, however, the Eagles found themselves clinging to a two-point lead over Illinois Springfield, which finished six points behind USI’s winning score of 47. USI’s decisive blow came at No. 5, where junior Wyat Harmon finished 19th and four spots in front of the Prairie Stars’ No. 5 competitor.

Junior Grady Wilkinson and senior Javan Winders rounded out the Eagles’ top seven finishers with respective finishes of 29th and 34th.

In addition to Titus Winders, the Eagles’ All-GLVC honorees included Nolan, Hall, and Prior. Head Coach Mike Hillyard was named the GLVC Coach of the Year for the 28th time in his career—he was the GLVC Women’s Coach of the Year as well.

The University of Indianapolis was third, while Missouri S&T and league-newcomer Southwest Baptist University were fourth and fifth, respectively, to round out the top-five teams.

USI returns to action on November 9 when it hosts the NCAA II Midwest Region Championships at Angel Mounds. The women’s 6k is slated for a 10:30 a.m. start time, while the men’s 10k is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m.

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” October 27, 2019

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

Today’s “Readers Poll’ question is: If the election was held today for City Council Ward Four (4) who would you vote for?

If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com

Board of Public Safety Meeting Dates

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The Board of Public Safety will meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday in the months of November & December due to upcoming holidays.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

November 6th, 2019

November 20th, 2019

December 4th, 2019

December 18th, 2019

 

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