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2023 AFT-WV Convention

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The 2022 AFT-WV Convention is approaching! Get the details and register to attend!

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Safe Schools = Successful Schools Fall Campaign

Learning is best achieved in a classroom environment free from disruptive behavior.

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Safe Schools= Successful Schools: Empower yourself with knowledge

Learn about your rights under the Safe Schools Act to help minimize disruptions and help keep your classroom or bus safe. 

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Welcome back!

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A back to school message from AFT-WV President Fred Albert

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AFT-WV Family Fun Day- Marshall University Game & Tailgate

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    Let's go Herd!  Kickoff 3:30 PM, tailgate starts at 12:30 PM! 

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Weingarten launches new campaign: ‘Real Solutions for Kids and Communities’

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The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

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2023 AFT-WV Legislative Summit scheduled

AFT-WV will conduct its annual Legislative Summit on September 8-9, 2023 at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Huntington, WV. 

Members from across the state will come together to discuss and determine the legislative priorities of AFT-WV. 

The priorities of the group will be presented to and voted upon by delegates during the 2023 AFT-WV Constitutional Convention.

The event begins with a reception at 7 PM on Friday, September 8th. The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 9th, and should conclude before noon. 

Local unions will be responsible for the cost of attendee

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2023 Solutions for Success Focus Group Results

Learn the results from the AFT-WV/WVEA joint focus groups. 

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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! 

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Stay informed with AFT-WV!

Take advantage of the many ways to stay informed from AFT-WV!

  • Visit the AFT-WV website at www.aftwv.org
     
  • While you are on the website, sign up for email alerts from AFT-WV. Please use a personal, non-work email address.
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  • Make sure your cell phone number is updated with us! During the 2019 strike, AFT-WV deployed a new technology that enables us to instantly have a text conversation with all  members with a valid mobile number on file. If you haven’ t recently updated your contact information, please do so using the link on the AFT-WV
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