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Settlement Proposal Update

Negotiations are never easy and it's rare to get everything we want, but tremendous strides were made from where we started on the night of the State of the State.  If there is a breakdown in this package being passed by the senate and the house, then we reserve the right to return to the picket line.
 
PEIA:

While AFT-WV remains committed to the goal of a dedicated funding stream for PEIA, it was apparent that this was not going to occur during the final 10 days of the legislative session. The positive side is that employees are guaranteed a seat at the table to develop

Teacher and AFT-Wayne County member Rebecca Diamond discusses her commitment to teaching West Virginia's children versus the struggle to provide for her own. Watch the video. 

Despite our best efforts to negotiate in good faith with leadership in the House and Senate and the Governor’s office, we have not been able to make the progress needed to avoid further action. Therefore, AFT-West Virginia, WVEA and WVSSPA have called for statewide action on Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23.

Latest developments:

·       After today’s meeting between State Superintendent Steve Paine and all county superintendents, the decision to close school on Thursday and Friday remains in the hands of each county superintendent.

·       Many locals are coordinating with area

Click here for a video message from AFT-WV President Christine Campbell and WVEA President Dale Lee. 

The leader of AFT-West Virginia, representing teachers, service personnel and state employees, responded to statements made by Governor Jim Justice at a press conference on Thursday.

The Governor provided no new information during his press conference, only reiterated his call to freeze changes to PEIA. The discussion has been ongoing, but we’ve yet to see the details or a long-term plan.

"A freeze is not a fix. While we’re glad our elected leaders are focusing on PEIA and listening to our concerns, the dedicated employees of West Virginia deserve real solutions. PEIA is not fixed until the

Visit the Events page on this website for scheduled activities including informational pickets, walk-ins, rallies and more. 

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. 

If you are having an informational picket, rally, walk-in or other event to engage the community, please feel free to use this flyer to help explain the issues facing education and public employees. Print and share!

Encourage your neighbors and friends to contact legislators and voice their support for teachers, service personnel and public employees. 

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PEIA Announces Schedule for Expedited Public Hearings

Monday, February 12, 2018 - Charleston

*Note building change at UC from original loication.

University of Charleston, Riggleman Auditorium, 2300 MacCorkle Ave., SE

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 -- Morgantown

West Virginia University- The Erickson Alumni Center, One Alumni Drive

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 -- Beckley

If you missed the live stream of the joint press conference, click here to watch now.

Attention Fairmont State University employees! 

Please read this important information about proposed policy changes for employees!

After reviewing, please comment on the policy. If employees do not voice their concerns, the Board of Governors will likekly assume there are no objections to the policy.

Employees at other higher education institutions shoud also comment on the policy, as other universitieis could follow suit.