Workers at the Colton Disposal Transfer Station and MRF (Material Recycling Facility) voted 10-1 to join Local 396 in Covina, California.

The election was held on August 12. There are 11 workers in the bargaining unit.

“The main issue is the workers’ voices were not being heard,” said Victor Mineros, organizer/Business Representative with Local 386. “They have also not received pay raises, or if they had, raises were minimal.”

Colton Disposal is owned by Republic Services, the second largest waste hauler in the national.

“We welcome the new workers and we will work hard to negotiate a strong, first contract for them which will give them the strong voice they need and deserve, as well as respect and dignity,” said Ron Herrera, Local 396 Secretary-Treasurer.

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