2019 AFT-WV Summer School Information and Registration

AFT-WV is coordinating an op-ed campaign featuring member stories and their ideas on what our students need.

Tell the public or legislators what it’s like to walk a day in your shoes.

These op-eds will be part of a media blitz strategically timed around the special session.

Click here to learn more or submit an op-ed. 

Dear Member,

Spring is a very busy time for educators, and I know everyone is also feeling anxious about the upcoming special legislative session.  I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you what we know, what it is still uncertain and some of the strategic activities and actions that will be taking place in the coming weeks.

What we know:
Overwhelmingly, the results of the public education forums called for wraparound services to address the physical, mental and emotional needs of students. The public support for charter schools and ESAs was so minuscule that several legislators who had once

Senate Session Update:

On Monday, the West Virginia Senate passed another omnibus education bill that would, among many other things, legalize charter schools, prohibit county superintendents from closing schools in anticipation of strikes and implement punitive measures toward striking teachers and service personnel.

The measure passed on a 18-15 vote, with all Democrats present voting no, and Sens. Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur, and Kenny Mann, R-Monroe, also voting no. Sen. Robert Plymale, D-Wayne, was absent.

Additionally, a bill to permit education savings accounts passed the Senate by the same

On Monday, the Senate passed SB 1039, titled the “Student Success Act” but more commonly known as Omnibus 2.0. The omnibus bill, similar to its predecessor SB 451 that was defeated earlier this year, contains a wide variety of helpful and harmful provisions for public schools.

Major provisions of Omnibus 2.0 include:

· Allows for an unlimited number of charter schools, subject to authorization by local boards of education, or the state board for counties that choose to not be an authorizer. Charter boards authorized to contract with “any third party” for “any service, activity, or undertaking”

Planning to travel to the Capitol during the upcoming special session? Use this tool to announce carpools or bus plans set up in your area or search for travel options from your local area.

Click here to RSVP to the town hall. 

JOB POSTING

POSITION:  STAFF REPRESENTATIVE / AFT-WV PEG PROJECT

Posting Date:  August 1, 2019

Salary:  Competitive with benefits

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Travel Expenses
• Sick Leave
• Retirement
• Dental/Vision/Medical/Life Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizing
• Grievance Handling
• Assistance to locals
• Professional issues development
• General service work normal to staff within AFT-WV
• Member advocacy and engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Substantial understanding of AFT and AFT-WV philosophy
• Ability to meet deadlines; give and receive feedback relevant to the duties assigned
• Ability to set goals and assess outcomes
• St

AFT-WV is hosting its' 4th annual Marshall University football game and tailgate for the Cincinnati game on Saturday, September 28th.