Union workers were picketing were outside a local Bob Evans Restaurant Monday.

The message outside the Martins Ferry restaurant read loud and clear “Shame on Bob Evans.”

The Sheet Metal Union workers local 33 picketed outside the restaurant Monday, saying they were upset about the construction of a new Steubenville Bob Evans restaurant.

These workers said they never got a chance to bid on the construction work and that Bob Evans Corp. hired an Indiana company to do the work instead.

“The way the economy is, local people need jobs around here. They should always allow local contractors to bid on it. I could understand if the bid is too high, but to not even give a shot isn’t fair,” said Dave Mains, Local 33 organizer.

“All contractors were given ample opportunity to bid on the jobs available,” said Steve Govey, Bob Evans Corp. Area Director.

Local 33 workers said they plan on picketing at Bob Evans Restaurants across the valley for the next couple of weeks.