By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If all goes as expected, some unemployed or underemployed West Virginians this week may be starting new careers as early as next week. That’s the report from a few of the participating businesses at the South Charleston Regional Job[Read More…]
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West Virginia teachers return to picket lines today
By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia teachers and school service personnel continued the work stoppage Thursday, and will again today, because of an issue with trust. “When the Governor says ‘trust me’, it’s hard to trust him,” Fairmont Senior High School teacher Kathy Jacquez said. “He[Read More…]
All eyes on Senate: W.Va. schools remain closed as lawmakers weigh options
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Schools in all of the state’s 55 counties are closed once again today, the seventh day of the work stoppage. “Based upon our survey of employees, we do not believe we can offer a quality instructional environment and will not be able[Read More…]
West Virginia schools stay closed as strike continues
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Area schools will be closed today, the seventh day in a statewide teacher and service personnel work stoppage. Shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, officials announced Wood County Schools would be closed today, Code C, meaning personnel do not report. By[Read More…]
Teachers vow to continue strike until bills are signed into law
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As dozens of teachers chant the intro to “Seven Nation Army” in front of the Senate Chamber, Sherry Skeen sits in a small corridor to the left beside a sign reading, “Thank You House of Delegates.” The sign commends the House “for being[Read More…]
Ohio County Board of Education: School will reopen Monday
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Superintendent Kim Miller said she fully expects school to be back in session Monday — whether the legislative aspect of the statewide teacher strike is completed or not. During a meeting this morning of the Ohio County Board of Education,[Read More…]
Raleigh County union leader calls pay proposal ‘step in the right direction’
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County West Virginia Education Association President Wendy Peters says she believes Gov. Jim Justice’s pay raise proposal and PEIA task force promise are steps in the right direction in getting teachers and school personnel back into the classroom. Following a Thursday afternoon meeting attended[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia residents react to extended strike
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald HINTON, W.Va. — Katrena Smith has two students at Summers County High School. With her children at home and school closed, Smith is happy to see the teachers standing up for what they believe in. While given the opportunity for a 5 percent raise, Smith believes that the[Read More…]
