New York Garbage Strike Becomes City Rhythm of Pain
John McLaughlin notes New York faces recurring garbage strikes that marshal public frustration amid constant city woes. He observes 40 trash firms under the Consumer Affairs umbrella pushing for higher rates, while unions seek sizable weekly raises as City Hall endures bargaining pressure.
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City Strikers and Merchants Feel Pressure Over Garbage
Strikers averaging 400 dollars weekly, who won a 65 dollar weekly raise after prior walkouts, face Newark style waste issues as merchants and City Hall allies cite health and safety concerns to deploy sanitation workers. LaGuardia quote cited on political sticks toward resolution.
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