Absentee Ballot Information
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the WV Secretary of State has extended absentee ballot voting to include anyone who is concerned that voting in person during the May 12 primary could affect their health.
News
Audio from AFT-WV Teletown Hall (3-21-20)
If you missed AFT-WV's Teletown Hall on Saturday, March 21st, you can listen to the audio at this link.
**Please note the State Superintendent has issued new guidance information for reporting requirements since this call.
Update from WV Supt. of Schools (3-22-20)
WV Superintedent of Schools issues updated guidance to county superintendents on 3-22. Click here to read.
US Senate passes Families First Coronavius Response Act
The US Senate passed the Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Click here to read what the law will provide to workers and families.
Update: New information from WVDE (3-19-20)
‼️Additional guidance information from the WVDE Finance De
AFT National asks from Congress on COVID-19
AFT has asked Congress to implement a number of measures to protect the health and safety of our members, students, first responders, health professionals and the community. Additionally, AFT believes bold steps must be taken to ensure the economic health of our country. Click to read AFT's request to Congress.
AFT-WV Staff Contact Information
AFT-WV Staff Contact information
Fred Albert, AFT-WV President falbert@aftwv.org
Chris Barr, AFT-WV Staff Representative cbarr@aftwv.org
Sidney Fragale, AFT-WV Staff Representative sfragale@aftwv.org
Neil Heard, AFT-WV Staff Representative nheard@aftwv.org
Pandemic Update: 3-16-20
PLease watch this brief message from AFT-WV President Fred Albert.
AFT-WV Survey: School Calendar
The school calendar has been a hot topic of discussion at the Legislature this year and could reappear before the session is complete. AFT-WV wants to know your thoughts on the topic!
AFT-WV Legislative Update: 2-7-20
We're half way there!
With 30 days of the 2020 Legislative Session completed, find out what bills are moving in AFT-WV's Legislative Update for 2-7-20.