Sean is joined by Teamsters Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari to discuss the strike against Republic Services. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00:00 | Intro

00:00:16 | Republic Teamsters Launch A Strike Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari

00:03:01 | Why Is Republic Waste In This Position

00:07:00 | The Culture Of Negotiations

00:09:06 | Sean Goes Undercover Boss In Waste Management

00:12:05 | Old Lady Gives Sean A Dead Cat

00:17:23 | The Stress On The Body

00:22:04 | Corruption In Corporate Waste Management Employers

00:26:56 | Standing Up For Union Members

00:31:40 | What It's Like On The Line

00:36:28 | Confronting A Scab

00:41:24 | The Culture Of Negotiations & The Biggest Priority

00:49:06 | The Second Biggest Issue On The Line

00:54:41 | The 6 Priorities

01:02:03 | Healthcare

01:10:43 | Dream Lunch

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