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PEIA Finance Board Plan Proposal
Summary of PEIA Plan Proposal for FY 2020
(July 2019 – June 2020)
The PEIA Finance Board has released its Proposed Plan for the next fiscal year. Below is a synopsis of the plan. While plan changes appear minimal, AFT-WV is analyzing these proposals and will address any concerns at the public hearings.
AFT-WV MLK Day Events and Legislative Lobby Day
AFT-WV
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events and
Legislative Lobby Day
Please join us Monday, January 21, 2019 as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continue the activism of 55 Strong!
We have several activities planned for the day and we hope you can join us for them. Parking is available nearby the church at Laidley Field.
Take our survey on sick leave accrual!
During the State of the State address, Governor Jim Justice proposed changing current law to allow school employees to accrue sick leave with a value-added component.
Joint Letter from Education Organizations on Omnibus Bill
On Monday, Jan. 21st, members of the Legislature received the letter below from AFT-WV and four other education organizations, outlining their collective concerns about the omnibus education bill.
AFT-WV President Fred Albert discusses omnibus bill on Talkline

If you missed AFT-WV President Fred Albert on Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval today, you can listen here: http://wvmetronews.com/podcast/talkline/
AFT-WV Professional Issues Conference
The 2019 AFT-WV Professional Issues Conference will be held at The Blennerhassett Hotel, 320 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV on April 5-6, 2019.
The theme is “Building Better…” and we will have breakouts and plenary sessions, including special guests, activities and presentations, centered around this theme. We hope you can join us for this very special conference.
A tentative agenda and registration link are below. Space is limited, so please register early to secure your participation.
2019 AFT-WV Legislative Summit
The 2019 AFT-WV Legislative Summit will be held on September 6-7, 2019 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park at 230 Main Lodge Road in Davis, WV.
To ensure all locals are represented, the AFT-WV Executive Board, Local Presidents or their designees, and AFT-WV Advisory Committee members will be given preference. All other members will receive an email at a later date to verify confirmation of their registration.
Members: Update your contact information!
AFT-WV wants to make sure our members are included in all our updates, polls and other communications. In many instances, it is vital to be able to quickly share information with members.
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