Crime & Safety
Mount Vernon Issues Statement On Teamsters' Temporary Work Slowdown
The labor action has led to some garbage not being collected. City officials said trash will be picked up on Wednesday.
Press release from the City of Mount Vernon, NY:
STATEMENT ON TEAMSTERS 456 TEMPORARY WORK SLOWDOWN
Teamsters 456 initiated a temporary work slowdown due to contract negotiations that have been ongoing for an extended period. This action resulted in some of the garbage not being picked up today. All remaining garbage will be picked up tomorrow along with Northside garbage.
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The City of Mount Vernon and Teamsters 456, CSEA and PBA will continue to negotiate in good faith and work towards a resolution that best serves the interest of both our employees and stakeholders.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to the residents and businesses.
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