120 Sanitation Workers Organize with Local 59 to Pursue Strong Union Contract

WEST WAREHAM, Mass., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sanitation workers at Reworld-SEMASS have voted to join Teamsters Local 59. The 120 auxiliary operators, equipment operators, loader operators, and rail tippers unionized to secure a strong contract with higher pay and better benefits.

“I voted to join the Teamsters because I want Reworld to be a place where all workers feel they are supported — a place that prioritizes safety above all else, invests in universal training, and guarantees competitive and fair wages across the board,” said Nick MacDonald, an auxiliary operator and new member of Local 59. “People used to be proud to say they work at Reworld-SEMASS. With the Teamsters supporting us, we’re going to get back to having that pride at our workplace again.”

Workers at the SEMASS Resource Recovery Facility in West Wareham serve nearly 40 communities in Cape Cod, Mass., keeping over one million tons of waste out of landfills.

“The solid waste industry is difficult and dangerous. Reworld workers deserve strong union representation, and Local 59 is excited to provide that to them,” said George Belanger, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 59. “We proudly welcome these 120 workers into our ranks and look forward to working with them to achieve the contract they have earned.”

Teamsters Local 59 represents workers in a range of industries in Massachusetts. For more information, visit teamsters59.org.

Contact:

Matt McQuaid, (617) 894-0669

MMcQuaid@Teamster.org

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SOURCE Teamsters Local 59