Durham Garbage Workers Demand Higher Pay, End Strike for Citizens

Durham Solid Waste workers will end their week-long strike and resume garbage collection, stating that they are doing it "for the citizens." The workers are demanding a cost-of-living increase and a $5,000 bonus, citing overwork and low pay. While the city has used contractors to assist with trash collection, most routes are still being handled by city workers. Two-thirds of solid waste workers were back on the job as of Friday, and city leadership continues to meet with the workers.