STOCKTON, Calif., May 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stockton Scavenger Association, a Waste Management company, and Teamsters Local 439 have agreed upon a new labor contract that the employees ratified recently. The new contract covers 74 drivers, mechanics, and bin shop personnel who provide solid waste collection, recycling, and processing services for the City of Stockton.
"This contract recognizes the unique needs of our employees, their families and our customers, and is both fair and balanced. We are pleased that we have reached an agreement and can continue our focus on providing reliable service to our customers," said Adrienne Alvord, spokesperson for Waste Management.
"We will continue to provide the highest standard of service and do our part in maintaining the public health and quality of life in Stockton," Alvord said. Waste Management serves more than 39,000 households and 5,000 commercial customers in the Stockton area.
The new agreement provides employees with a highly competitive compensation package, supports continuous improvement of employee safety and supports a positive working environment. The new agreement also assures both residential and commercial customers that there will be no labor-related service interruptions during the life of the agreement.
Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Our subsidiaries provide collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. We are also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. Our customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America.
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