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(Reuters) - West Virginia teachers were set to strike for a seventh day on Friday as state lawmakers balk at the governor's promise to raise salaries that are close to the bottom for U.S. educators, the state Education Department said.| 0 shares | Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPost on RedditShare by |
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â–¶ West Virginia teachers return to classrooms 01:39Teachers in West Virginia are back on the job after ending a four-day strike on Tuesday that had kept more than 277,000 students out of class, after the state's governor agreed to a 5 percent pay raise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). |
West Virginia teacher strike reaches 7 days without classesCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Many West Virginia public school students were at loose ends again Friday, with their classrooms closed for a seventh straight class...Seattle Times - Front Page |
 Socialist Angel RT @dsam4a: Donate here to help West Virginia teachers in their fight for decent healthcare and fair pay. #55strong https://t.co/elyTTXNEFJ 16 seconds ago  🌹Dawn In WV 🌹 RT @dsam4a: Donate here to help West Virginia teachers in their fight for decent healthcare and fair pay. #55strong https://t.co/elyTTXNEFJ 39 seconds ago  Gentle Francisco RT @micahuetricht: When your strike is getting headlines like this from the Today Show (!), you know you've got the boss where you want the… 40 seconds ago  Maggie Lewis RT @devilma9: @Celeste_pewter @WV55United And while on strike, they're still trying to keep students fed. That's dedication! https://t.co/I… 41 seconds ago  Topless Topics RT @GideonResnick: "When I realized that they were taking hundreds of dollars and then they tried to tell me they were giving me a pay rais… 57 seconds ago  Megan Carter RT @litWvsnowday: At least we’re making headlines for something other than heroine overdoses... https://t.co/72MRiGpgxj 1 minute ago |
â–¶ West Virginia Schools Still Closed Despite Pay Deal 00:56Teachers were supposed to be back in the classroom Thursday as part of a deal proposed by Gov. Jim Justice earlier this week.Source: Newsy Studio - | |
â–¶ West Virginia Teachers Strike Redefines Teacher Unionism 07:34Every public school in the state is closed for a fourth day as thousands of teachers demand better pay, pensions, and healthcare. TRNN speaks to Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education..Source: Real News Network - Affiliate - | |
â–¶ West Virginia Teachers Prepared Lunches for Kids While They Were on Strike 01:11West Virginian teachers on strike made sure kids in need still got fed, by packingstudent lunches in advance. They prepped for days of missed school meals that many kids depend on while they closed..Source: NowThis News - | |
â–¶ West Virginia Teachers Walk Out Enters Fourth Day 00:34As thousands again descended on the state Capitol to protest low wages, a strike by thousands of public school teachers intensified on Tuesday. A large crowd outside the state Senate chamber loudly..Source: Wochit News - |
