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Update: 4-1-20

Gov. Jim Justice has delayed West Virginia’s Primary Election until June 9, past the anticipated peak of the coronavirus outbreak.

The governor also extended the closure of state K-12 schools until the end of April.

Both moves put West Virginia in line with federal social distancing guidelines that last until April 30. The most recent goal was April 20.

Spring membership incentive

Spring Membership Incentive!

Our annual spring membership incentive for teachers and service personnel is back! Join now and pay no dues until next school year! (Must be a new member, full time employee, payroll deduction only). Click here to complete a membership application.

2020 Primary Endorsements

The AFT-WV Committee on Political Education met on Friday, March 27th via video teleconference to determine the union's endorsements for the 2020 primary election.

The endorsements were determined by several factors including candidate survey responses and voting record (if applicable.) Additionally, one endorsement for a Supreme Court seat was later rescinded.

Click here to view the 2020 Primary Election Endorsements from AFT-WV.

WVDE Feeding Program Update: 3-26-20

New info from WVDE on feeding programs:

As per the message below from Michelle Blatt, Asst. Superintendent of WV Schools, counties will be transitioning their feeding programs for children to multi-day food packs. The WVDE is asking that any school employee (who is healthy and not in an at-risk health or age demographic) interested in volunteering, please contact their county board office or principal/supervisor.

"As our counties transition over the next couple weeks to multi-day meal packs, this greatly reduces the number of staff and volunteers needed to provide food for our students. The

Update from WVDE: March 24

The WVDE released the information below today:

COVID-19 SCHOOL CLOSURE FINANCE FAQ 3.24.2020

Note: These responses from the WVDE are based on the COVID-19 health emergency status as of today’s date and are subject to change as this health emergency evolves. This guidance is general in nature and exceptions may be appropriate based on each county’s unique circumstances.

Q1. How should county boards handle paying their spring sport coaches given shortened/canceled seasons?

A1. Spring sports and practices were underway prior to the health emergency closure of schools. Even if the

Absentee Ballot Information

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the WV Secretary of State has extended absentee ballot voting to include anyone who is concerned that voting in person during the May 12 primary could affect their health.

The process is fairly simple and another way we can help flatten the curve in our state to protect the health of ourselves and fellow citizens and also reduce the burden on our health care system and its workers.

To request an absentee ballot, simply print and complete the application at the link below:

https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/AbsenteeVotingInformation.aspx

Under section 4 on the

A message from AFT-WV President Fred Albert (4-2-20)

Primary election date moved, school closures extended

Spring membership incentive

2020 Primary Endorsements

WVDE Feeding Program Update: 3-26-20

Update from WVDE: March 24

Absentee Ballot Information

Audio from AFT-WV Teletown Hall (3-21-20)

Update from WV Supt. of Schools (3-22-20)

US Senate passes Families First Coronavius Response Act