This Current Report is filed by Norcal Waste Systems, Inc.
pursuant to certain contractual requirements and not
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 24, 1997
NORCAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 94-2922974
(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Five Thomas Mellon Circle, San Francisco 94134
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 415/330-1000
Item 5. Other Events
On April 24, 1997, at approximately 12:01 PST, employees
represented by the Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers Union
Local 350 International Brotherhood of Teamsters ("Local
350") initiated a strike against certain San Francisco
operations of Norcal Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company").
Approximately 500 employees of Sunset Scavenger Company and
Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company, the Company's
subsidiaries involved in residential and commercial
collection in San Francisco, are involved in the strike. In
addition, approximately 225 employees of other subsidiaries
involved in the Company's San Francisco operations are
honoring the strike, including members of Operating Engineers
Local Union #3 of the International Union of Operating
Engineers, AFL-CIO, as well as other members of Local 350. The
strike effectively disrupts collection and disposal of
commercial and residential waste in the City of San Francisco.
Collective bargaining agreements relating to approximately
700 employees involved in the San Francisco operations
expired in December 1996. On April 24, 1997, the Mayor of San
Francisco brought in a private mediator to mediate the
dispute.
The strike could have a material adverse effect on the
Company if the Company's collection and disposal operations
are not substantially resumed in San Francisco in the near term.
SIGNATURES
NORCAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
(Company)
/s/ Mark R. Lomele
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Mark R. Lomele
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated as of: April 24, 1997
