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Teacher pay raise stalled in WV Senate
By Ryan Quinn Staff writer
A proposal for a teacher pay raise sitting in a state Senate committee may not be reviewed Friday, which could mean the West Virginia teachers' strike will continue.
A motion was made Friday afternoon to bring the pay raise bill (HB 4145) directly to the Senate floor for immediate consideration, bypassing the finance committee, but that motion was tabled by lawmakers in a 20-14 vote.
...Schools to Reopen on Wednesday
WVEA Communications Staff
Below is a statement from WVEA President Dale Lee regarding the statewide work action:
“I am so proud of West Virginia’s education employees. Without them, today’s agreement would not have happened. They stood in solidarity – 55 strong - and each day it was clear their resolve grew stronger.
“We are appreciative of Speaker Armstead, President Carmichael and Governor Justice for...
Reflections on the strike
Hoppy's Commentary | WV MetroNews
The strike by teachers and service workers that closed schools for nine days is over. Here are my takeaways:
–The five percent raise is substantial and fair. If you count the experience increment for years one through 35, public school teachers will see about another $2,500 in their base pay starting next fiscal year. Service workers, with their experience increment, will make around $1,400...
State superintendent recommends use of spring break for strike makeup days
By Shauna Johnson, WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Those nine days must and will be made up,” the state superintendent of schools pledged of the school instructional time lost in West Virginia’s public schools during the statewide teacher and school service personnel strike.
School students returned to class this past Wednesday, March 7 after being off on Feb. 22...
Justice is weighing his decision on Education and the Arts
By Brad McElhinny | WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has a big decision about whether to dismantle one of his own agencies.
The Legislature on Saturday passed a bill that would do away with the Department of Education and the Arts, moving its offices and programs to other state agencies.
Speaking today on MetroNews’ “Talkline,” Justice said he hasn’t yet...
Five big issues for the PEIA Task Force
By Brad McElhinny | WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the new PEIA Task Force gets under way, it has its work cut out for it.
The 29 members of the newly-created task force will be together at the crossroads of healthcare, insurance and economics.
And eventually they’ll have what could be the biggest challenge of all — agreeing with each other.
It all starts Tuesday with a tipoff...
Justice urges PEIA task force to 'shake up the world'
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Kicking off the first meeting of the Task Force on PEIA Stability, Gov. Jim Justice urged the 29-member panel to “shake up the world” and find lasting solutions to control rising costs for the health plan for more than 200,000 West Virginians.
“I’m wanting you to find a solution, and not wanting it to take forever,” Justice said Tuesday in brief introductory...
PEIA Task Force members divided into subcommittees
By MetroNews Staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 29-member PEIA Task Force, charged with finding a fix for the health insurance program for state workers, has been split into three subcommittees.
A Tuesday news release said the division, which was discussed at the task force’s first meeting last week, is...
PEIA Task Force looks to use 3 committees to better understand program’s shortcomings
By WV MetroNews Staff
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the PEIA Task Force are hoping to use the weeks leading up to its April meeting to learn more about the state’s health insurance program and ways to make improvements to plans.
The 29-member body announced last week it has been...
March 27, 2018 - For Immediate Release
WVEA Communications Staff
WVEA-PAC endorses pro-education candidates for WV Legislature
The West Virginia Education Association-Political Action Committee (WVEA-PAC) recommends the following candidates for the WV Legislature in the May 8 Primary Election.
“WVEA-PAC believes, based on past performances and responses to interview questions, these...