Events
Visit the Events page on this website for scheduled activities including informational pickets, walk-ins, rallies and more.
News
Resources for Rallies, Walk-ins, Etc.
Explaining our issues to the public and gaining their support is critical. When our neighbors and community members understand and support our issues, we stand a better chance of making progress with legislators on possible solutions.
Video: AFT/ WVEA/ AFL-CIO Joint Press Conference
If you missed the live stream of the joint press conference, click here to watch now.
Higher Ed Alert: Fairmont State
Attention Fairmont State University employees!
Please read this important information about proposed policy changes for employees!
PEIA Go 365 Information & Plan Year Changes
Many members have questions about PEIA's Go365 program and PEIA plan changes for the upcoming fiscal year.
The PEIA Finance Board voted in December to scale back some of the proposals opposed by AFT-WV and many participants. Click here to read about the revised plan approved by the Finance Board.
AFT Family Fun Night -Tailgate & Tickets: Marshall University vs. UNC Charlotte
AFT-West Virginia invites members and their families to join us for a night of Thundering Herd basketball!
What: Marshall University vs. UNC Charlotte
When: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Game time: 7:00 PM
Tailgate: 5:00-6:45 PM
Tailgate location: Union Steelworkers Hall, Local 37
208 19th Street, Huntington, WV 25703
(behind City National Bank, off 3rd Avenue)
$10.00 per person includes general admission game ticket, pizza at tailgate and parking*.
AFT-WV North Central Legislative Round Table
AFT-WV locals in North Central WV hosted their annual Legislative Round Table on January 3rd in Fairmont.
The event was an opportunity for members to discuss education issues and legislative priorities with elected leaders from their region. Thanks to all members and legislators who particpated!
Check out photos and media coverage from the event!
AFT-WV featured on The Capitol Report a second time
AFT-WV was featured for a second time on The Capitol Report.
You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel!
Check out great coverage of the convention, plus watch our leaders interview other members about the issues facing teachers, service personnel and public employees.
PEIA Alert: Learn the Facts, Take Action
The PEIA Finance Board has released its proposed fiscal plan for next year.
Here are the facts:
There is a $27,800,000 gap for active employees in PEIA for 2019.
Given that $20,000,000 has been allocated in the state budget, the PEIA Finance Board is proposing over $7 million in benefit reductions and $500,000 in increased employee premiums.
The Finance Board has proposed benefit cuts and premium changes.