(LAS VEGAS, NEVADA) – A group of 44 Sanitation Workers employed at the Republic Services Polymer Center in Las Vegas has voted to join Teamsters Local 631.

These new Teamsters process plastic materials like water bottles, jugs, and containers and convert them into recyclable materials.

“Republic Workers nationwide are seeing that the only way to guarantee better treatment on the job is to join the Teamsters Union and secure a strong contract,” said Victor Mineros, who serves as Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division and Teamsters Western Region International Vice President. “Every day, more Republic Teamsters are demanding and securing industry-leading wages and benefits. Now that these Workers are part of our Union, we look forward to helping them do the same.”

The group of Mechanics, Technicians, Forklift Operators, Clerks and Equipment Operators are seeking better pay and benefits and to secure a real say over their working conditions.

“This was a true Teamsters victory and each one of these workers should be proud of their bold decision to join our Union,” said Tommy Blitsch, who serves as Secretary-Treasurer of Local 631. “They sent a clear message that they will not rest until they have a strong contract that guarantees they are treated with respect.”

Teamsters Local 631 represents Workers in employed in Gaming, Construction, Logistics, Transit and other industries throughout Southern Nevada.

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