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2024 AFT-WV Summer School Information 

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June 24-28, 2024

AFT-WV is excited to announce our 27th annual weeklong educational summer program, scheduled for June 24-28, 2024 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV.  

This program is offered through the joint efforts of AFT-West Virginia, the Union Leadership Institute of the American Federation of  Teachers, and West Virginia State University. The program is offered in the belief that training for union activists is essential to the development of a strong, pro-active union, and that active union members complement both

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The 2024 legislative session has concluded, with a flurry of last-minute activity on the final night of the session sealing the fate of several bills. 

Get the details on which bills passed- and which bills failed to cross the finish line- in 

 for the 2024 Regular Session. 

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Wednesday was Crossover Day, when bills must be read from their house of origin a third time. Essentially, this day whittles down the number of active bills and the legislative pace will quicken to move bills through the committee process of the receiving chamber. Thanks to your calls and emails, we had a nice victory in House Education Friday morning when SB 189 failed on a voice vote to advance from the committee. 

Read all the details in this week's 

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On February 28, 2024, AFT-WV and WVEA released a joint statement regarding the future of both organizations.

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A few controversial bills advanced this week, including one we need your action on! 

Get all the details - including what action teachers and service personnel need to take now- in this week's 

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"Our hearts are heavy to learn of the tragic accident that took the life of our long-time member Ryan Lantz this morning at Liberty High School.  Ryan was a beloved teacher and coach who gave so much back to the community in which he grew up. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Liberty High community during this difficult time."  --- AFT-WV President Fred Albert 


https://wvmetronews.com/2024/02/20/pedestrian-struck-in-parking-lot-of-liberty-harrison-high-school/

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