As the garbage strike drags on and work stoppages continue, Republic Services and Teamsters are working on returning to the bargaining table.

Earlier this year, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters briefly employed a man whose image was synonymous with the infamous “Unite the Right” rally that brought white supremacists to Charlottesville,

The union says the Teamsters have bought only 10% of the promised vehicles, but the company says it remains committed to the agreement.

The work stoppage, led by Teamsters-affiliated employees demanding contract improvements, has now impacted waste collection in parts of King and Snohomish counties. Republic Services, one of the region’s largest waste haulers, is in contract negotiations with workers at five locations across the state.

The so-called “Driver Voluntary Severance Plan” is the latest part of the company’s jobs massacre, including plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs this year.

Teamsters union leaders have publicly endorsed President Trump's proposal for tariffs on overseas film production. The union cited concerns about outsourcing of American film jobs as studios seek cheaper alternatives abroad.

Both the City of San Diego and Teamsters confirmed to ABC 10News that the solidarity strike has ended, indicating that Republic Services' trash services will be fully restored for residents.

Teamsters Local 25 gave college scholarships worth a combined $78,000 to 39 high school students during its recent membership meeting, awards that the Local’s president called an investment in the