Hundreds of teachers are seeking pay raises and better health benefits at a rally at the West Virginia state Capitol.

Teachers from Logan, Mingo and Wyoming counties held a one-day walkout to attend the rally Friday in Charleston. West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee says teachers from other counties where classes were canceled due to snow also are expected to attend.

A Senate vote is scheduled Friday on a bill to give teachers annual pay raises of 1 percent, or about $400, over four years.

According to the National Education Association, West Virginia teachers earn an average salary of $45,622, which ranks 48th among the states.

In addition, Gov. Jim Justice has proposed reducing public employee insurance premiums for families with two state incomes. Some teachers say the current system is too costly.