Workers picket outside Smithville during union contact negotiations Wednesday in Ellettsville, Indiana
ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA - MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
A group of Smithville workers, and Communications Workers of America union members participated in an informational picket outside Smithville, a local internet provider, and telecommunications company on Wednesday in Ellettsville, Indiana. The workers and the company are currently negotiating a union contract.
The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville owner and CEO Darby McCarty Wednesday by e-mail for a comment but had not received a response by Thursday afternoon.
The CWA sent the following statement to the media:
“Our union workers are dedicated employees who have helped Smithville succeed, and all we are asking for is a fair contract. For the first time ever, the CWA-union Smithville workers are doing an informational picket to raise awareness about our jobs and show commitment and solidarity with our bargaining team. We hope that Smithville responds in good faith to our efforts and members at the bargaining table.”
ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)ELLETTSVILLE, INDIANA – MAY 43: Workers and members of the CWA participate in an informational picket outside Smithville on May 3, 2022 in Ellettsville, Indiana. The CWA is currently negotiating a contract with the CWA. The Bloomingtonian reached out to Smithville for a comment, but did not get a response. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
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