Republic Services in Cumming, GA has been on strike since July 8th, 2025, and the local community deserves to know the full story.

While trash is being collected by temporary workers brought in from other areas, long-term employees with 15+ years of service are being overlooked. These dedicated men are standing outside for six hours a day, covering 24-hour shifts on strike lines, simply fighting for fair treatment — yet Republic Services refuses to come to a deal.

Republic Services is spending significant resources on temporary workers by providing them with hotels, food, rental cars, and additional pay to pick up trash. Rather than using these funds to support and settle with their long-standing employees, the company has chosen to prioritize outsiders. While the trash is being collected, the loyal workers who have dedicated years of service are being disregarded and left behind.

This strike isn’t just about garbage pickup — it’s about families, livelihoods, and respect for employees who have served our community for decades. The current coverage only shows clean streets, but it hides the sacrifices these workers are making every day.

This strike affects all hardworking employees at Republic Services — whether they’ve been with the company for a few months or over 15 years. Every worker deserves fair treatment.

We urge Republic Services, local media, and the community to acknowledge and support these employees, and to put pressure on Republic Services to reach a fair and timely resolution. These men deserve to be heard, not ignored.

Sign this petition to stand with Cumming’s hardworking Republic Services employees and demand fair treatment!