Waste Management workers in Southern California ratify new contract
Approximately 700 sanitation workers represented by Teamsters Local 396 have approved a new collective bargaining agreement in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Waste Management employees in Southern California have voted to ratify a new contract following negotiations led by Teamsters Local 396. The agreement covers 700 sanitation workers operating across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The contract follows a period of bargaining between the labor union and the waste services provider. While specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the agreement marks a shift in labor relations within the regional sanitation industry.
This ratification comes as the logistics and waste management sectors face continued pressure from rising operating costs and labor shortages. The deal provides a stable framework for operations in Southern California, where Waste Management maintains a significant footprint in municipal waste collection.