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Legislative Update: Jan. 27, 2023
The second full week of the session was a busy one, with a high volume of bills moving out of committees, including a few controversial ones.
Get all the details in this week's AFT-WV Legislative Update for Jan. 27, 2023.
Legislative Update: Jan. 20, 2023
The first full week of the 2023 WV Legislative Session is in the books.
Read what is happening at the Capitol in AFT-WV's Legislative Update for January 20, 2023.
AFT-WV Response to Governor's State of the State
AFT-WV President Responds to State of the State Address
Charleston - AFT-West Virginia President Fred Albert responded to Governor Jim Justice’s State of the State address:
While I am glad the Governor proposed a 5% pay increase for all state employees and putting $100 million into PEIA, I’m not convinced either of those proposals will truly solve the school staffing crisis our school systems are currently experiencing.
Scholarship Opportunities for AFT members and dependents
AFT has two scholarship programs available to help members and their children achieve their educational dreams.
2023 Legislative Agenda
Delegates to the 2022 AFT-WV Convention approved the 2023 Legislative Agenda. The draft agenda was created by attendees at the Legislative Summit in September, and presented to the convention body for approval in November.
Planning Periods: Frequently Asked Questions
AFT-WV receives constant questions about the law and educators' rights regarding planning periods. We've compiled a list and created a flyer featuring our members' most frequently asked questions.
Click here to view the Planning Period FAQs. Feel free to print and share!