Local Carpenters' Union
Protests Along Route 40

Protesters greet motorists near the entrance to Earlham College

For Immediate Release:
August 9, 2007

RICHMOND, Ind. — A few protesters can be found this morning along Route 40 in front of Earlham College. They represent the local carpenters' union, the Indiana/Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters. They are protesting Crane Construction, Inc., a local company, for its use of non-union employees.

It is Earlham's practice to be open to both union and non-union companies and to use local firms. The College hired Crane, the lowest and best bidder, to conduct a renovation of Barrett Residence Hall.

The protesters are within their legal rights to be located where they are, within the National Road right-of-way.

— EC —

Contact:
Mark Blackmon, director of media relations
765/983-1256 — E-Mail Mark

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