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WV United
Jun 4, 20202 min read
WV United Caucus Statement Against Racism
The West Virginia United Caucus stands in solidarity with Black Americans and People of Color everywhere and condemns all forms of...
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WV United
May 29, 20203 min read
Beyond Bread and Butter Unionism: Towards a Better Union Future
Two statewide strikes in two years. One to combat a rise in insurance costs, the other to combat privatization of public schools....
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WV United
May 23, 202015 min read
Nominations and Speeches at WVEA Delegate Assembly 2020
Emily Tanzey's Speech Nominating Jay O'Neal for WVEA President It is my honor and privilege to nominate Jay O’Neal for President of WVEA....
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WV United
Mar 31, 20207 min read
Against Endorsements
By Emma P. (These views are the opinion of the author and may not represent the views of WV United or its membership) I hate election...
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WV United
Feb 11, 20207 min read
Hillbilly Strength
I remember looking at photos in an article I had been assigned for class of the woman most folks believe to be Mother Jones. She is standing
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WV United
Jan 12, 20204 min read
A Future for All
By Brendan Muckian-Bates I think most educators remember their first year of teaching. It’s the first time when the training wheels are...
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WV United
Dec 9, 20195 min read
Statistics, Damn Statistics and Lies
by Dr. Jenny L. Santilli, NBCT Statistics, damn statistics and lies. This was my initial reaction as a public school employee to the...
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WV United
Dec 3, 20191 min read
Two-Year-Strike-Celebration Anniversary Event w/ Diane Ravitch
The WV United Caucus, along with our co-sponsors: AFT-WV, WVEA, and WVSSPA, is thrilled to announce a Two-Year-Strike-Celebration event...
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WV United
Oct 27, 20193 min read
The Forest and the Trees
by Adam Culver There is an old saying about the forests, the trees, and what you can or cannot see. The idea being, that sometimes you...
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WV United
Oct 17, 20193 min read
It's time for Caucus Candidates
Since the inception of our caucus, members have discussed how we want to transform our unions for the better. An opportunity to take a...
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WV United
Sep 15, 20196 min read
West Virginia United Celebrates One Year Anniversary
In 2018, we came together across different counties and unions. We stood strong and won. We truly were 55 United, and it was an amazing...
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WV United
Aug 29, 20199 min read
How We Organize to Win – Our Five Principles Explained
By Brendan Muckian-Bates West Virginia United is a unique group of dedicated organizers, activists, and everyday educators who happened...
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WV United
Aug 12, 20195 min read
The Power in Choosing Love
By Jessica Salfia “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Dr....
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WV United
Aug 5, 20192 min read
A Different Kind of Possible
By Karla Hilliard This post was supposed to be about the magic of back to school. I was going to talk about the yellow school buses and...
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WV United
Aug 1, 20195 min read
Heed Warnings to Avoid Controversial Subjects or Persist?
by Dr. Jenny L. Santilli, NBCT “You’re not going to change my mind. I hate it when people try to change my mind.” A student was vehement...
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WV United
Jul 30, 20194 min read
To Get from Trade-Union Consciousness to Class Consciousness, We Need Solidarity
By Brendan Muckian-Bates Think back to where we were at the beginning of 2018. The feelings of hopelessness, isolation, an inability to...
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WV United
Jul 25, 20193 min read
Don't Thank Me
“Oh, I admire what you all have done so much!” “We really support you. 55 Strong!” “Thank you for standing up for us.” No. Don’t thank...
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WV United
Jul 11, 20192 min read
I am a Mother, and I am the Union
By Nicole McCormick “ I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femininity. And I want to be respected in all my femaleness....
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