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Weingarten launches new campaign: ‘Real Solutions for Kids and Communities’

Photo of AFT President Randi Weingarten addressing TEACH 2023

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

2023 AFT-WV Legislative Summit scheduled

AFT-WV will conduct its annual Legislative Summit on September 8-9, 2023 at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Huntington, WV.

Members from across the state will come together to discuss and determine the legislative priorities of AFT-WV.

The priorities of the group will be presented to and voted upon by delegates during the 2023 AFT-WV Constitutional Convention.

The event begins with a reception at 7 PM on Friday, September 8th. The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 9th, and should conclude before noon.

Local unions will be responsible for the cost of attendee lodging

Membership Incentives: Discounted dues for new members and a chance to win $2500 for existing members

New AFT-WV members: Join for $1 a month until September!

Existing members: Recruit new members and earn a chance to win $2500!

Click here to get all the details!

2023 Solutions for Success Focus Group Results

Learn the results from the AFT-WV/WVEA joint focus groups.

Planning Periods: Frequently Asked Questions

AFT-WV receives constant questions about the law and educators' rights regarding planning periods. We've compiled a list and created a flyer featuring our members' most frequently asked questions.

Click here to view the Planning Period FAQs. Feel free to print and share!

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April 2023 AFT-WV Newsletter

We've gone digital!

The Insider, our AFT-WV newsletter, will now be delivered electronically to our members! A copy will be delivered to the email address we have on file for you. Additionally, you can find our newsletter here on our website, our social media pages, and through any other communication methods your local representatives utilize.

Click here to read the April 2023 edition of The Insider.

Randi Weingarten at a Massachusetts high school

Summer is upon us, and parents, children and teachers are winding down from what has been an exhausting and fully operational school year—the first since the devastating pandemic. The long-lasting impact of COVID-19 has affected our students’ and families’ well-being and ignited the politics surrounding public schools. All signs point to the coming school year unfolding with the same sound and fury, and if extremist culture warriors have their way, being even more divisive and stressful.

AFT-WV and WVEA seek input on improving student achievement

Leaders of the state’s two education employee organizations, AFT-West Virginia and WVEA, will hold focus groups to generate solutions to improve our public schools in ways that best support student success.

Click here to read the press release.

Delegates approve three resolutions at 2022 AFT-WV Convention

Delegates at the 2022 AFT-WV Convention approved three resolutions put before the voting body.

Click on the titles below to read the resolutions:

Resolution on Retiree Activists

Resolution on Planning Periods

Resolution in Support of Local Control