A weeks-long strike of Republic Services workers in Thurston County has come to an end. A representative for Teamsters Local 252 tells KIRO 7 News that they have reached an agreement with the company, and the contract has been ratified.

Waste management giant Republic Services’ request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the striking Teamsters has been denied by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy denied the company’s request that he order striking Teamsters Local 25 to stop alleged criminal behavior and intimidation tactics,