120 Sanitation Workers Organize with Local 59 to Pursue Strong Union Contract

WEST WAREHAM, Mass. , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanitation workers at Reworld-SEMASS have voted to join Teamsters Local 59. The 120 auxiliary operators, equipment operators, loader operators, and rail tippers unionized to secure a strong contract with higher pay and better benefits.

"I voted to join the Teamsters because I want Reworld to be a place where all workers feel they are supported — a place that prioritizes safety above all else, invests in universal training, and guarantees competitive and fair wages across the board," said Nick MacDonald , an auxiliary operator and new member of Local 59. "People used to be proud to say they work at Reworld-SEMASS. With the Teamsters supporting us, we're going

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