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King County Executive
Dow Constantine

Executive Constantine hails tentative agreement in recycling and garbage strike

August 1, 2012

Summary

King County Executive Dow Constantine tonight praised the tentative agreement reached in the labor dispute between Waste Management and striking Teamsters Local 117.

Story

King County Executive Dow Constantine tonight praised the tentative agreement reached in the labor dispute between Waste Management and striking Teamsters Local 117:

“I’m pleased to see that both sides have worked towards a tentative agreement and that Waste Management has responded to the call of the County and cities to reach resolution quickly for the benefit of its customers and our residents.

“I’ve always felt that when two sides bargain in good faith they can reach a fair and equitable resolution.”