Political Action
Legislative Agenda
The 2009 Legislative Retreat was held September 11-12 at Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley. During this event, AFT members from across the state discussed and decided the union's legislative priorities for the 2010 session. The final agenda will be approved by delegates during the 2009 AFT-WV Convention in October and posted shortly thereafter. |
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AFT-WV praised the efforts of the House of Delegates in their attempt to provide a salary increase for all public employees and retirees, while citing Governor Manchin as a reason for the failure of the one-time salary enhancement's passage.
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This is our time, perhaps our only time, to support the Employee Free Choice Act. |
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For the third year in a row, on February 11, 2009, AFT-WV and WVSSPA members rallied at the opening of the legislative session. |
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Charles Showalter starts a new radio show called the Union Edge where we can discuss and hear about union issues. |
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Controversy about AFT's mission on Fairmont State's campus continues.
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With November elections fast approaching, it is more imporant than ever that AFT have as many members as possible.
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Visit the AFT Legislative Action Center
Make your views known to those in Congress and state legislatures who represent you on the issues that affect working families every day. Click here to visit the AFT's Legislative Action Center.
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