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Legislative Update: February 3, 2023
We are at week three of the 2023 Legislative Session, with a lot of bills moving through the process.
Click here to get all the details in this week's AFT-WV Legislative Update.
Solutions for Success Focus Groups: Results Summary
On Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, AFT-WV President Fred Albert and WVEA President Dale Lee held a press conference to release the findings from the Solutions for Success focus group series. The focus groups, conducted in November and December, solicited input from educators, parents, students, and others on their ideas to improve student achievement.
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.