Smithville issues statement on contract negotiations with CWA union
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)
Smithville sent the following statement to the Bloomingtonian Friday in regards to CWA union picketing outside its warehouse in Ellettsville, Indiana:
“Smithville is working through a planned negotiation process with the Communications Workers of America, and the process is a work in progress,” said Erica Dooley-Dorocke, Vice President, Marketing, at Smithville.
Picketers stood outside the company Wednesday, and the CWA had the following to say:
“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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
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