Retiree Rally at the Capitol
Retirees and activists from AFT-WV joined with other retired public employees for a rally at the Capitol on April 15, 2014. The Coalition of Retired Public Employees (CORPE) staged a rally to garner support for a tax exemption for a portion of a retired public employee's pension. A similar measure for retired police and firemen is already in place in the state.
Press Release on Veto of SB 477
AFT-WV issued a statement on Governor Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of SB 477, a bill intended to empower teachers regarding the use of their planning period. Read the press release and comments by AFT-WV President Christine Campbell.
URGENT! Sign this Petition to the Governor
Sign AFT-WV's petition to the Governor today!
URGENT! Sign this petition telling Governor Tomblin:
DO NOT VETO OUR PLANNING RIGHTS!
Just three days after the legislature passed Senate Bill 477, empowering teachers to determine how to best use their planning period, the WV State Board of Education is poised to request Governor Earl Ray Tomblin to veto devoting time for planning effective instruction.
AFT-WV Legislative Update: Final Edition
Find out which bills passed and which ones didn't make the cut during the 2014 Legislative Session! Read AFT-WV's Legislative Update: Final Edition.
Legislative Update:High Priority Bills active during Legislative Crossover
Read a list of high priority bills active during Legislative Crossover, including their current status!
Virtual Professional Development Conference
FREE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!
Share My Lesson, the largest online community of American educators sharing lesson plans and other teaching materials, will host on March 11-13 an unprecedented virtual conference of 24 webinars for educators and parents, ranging from creative ways to teach the arts and natural sciences, proactive and positive behavior management tips, and ways to cultivate innovative thinkers.