WV UnitedJun 42 minWV United Caucus Statement Against RacismThe West Virginia United Caucus stands in solidarity with Black Americans and People of Color everywhere and condemns all forms of racism...
WV UnitedMay 293 minBeyond Bread and Butter Unionism: Towards a Better Union FutureTwo statewide strikes in two years. One to combat a rise in insurance costs, the other to combat privatization of public schools. Sometim...
WV UnitedMay 2415 minNominations and Speeches at WVEA Delegate Assembly 2020Emily 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....
WV UnitedMar 317 minAgainst EndorsementsBy 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 yea...
WV UnitedFeb 127 minHillbilly StrengthI 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
WV UnitedJan 124 minA Future for AllBy Brendan Muckian-Bates I think most educators remember their first year of teaching. It’s the first time when the training wheels are o...
WV UnitedDec 9, 20195 minStatistics, Damn Statistics and Liesby Dr. Jenny L. Santilli, NBCT Statistics, damn statistics and lies. This was my initial reaction as a public school employee to the late...
WV UnitedDec 3, 20191 minTwo-Year-Strike-Celebration Anniversary Event w/ Diane RavitchThe WV United Caucus, along with our co-sponsors: AFT-WV, WVEA, and WVSSPA, is thrilled to announce a Two-Year-Strike-Celebration event f...
WV UnitedOct 28, 20193 minThe Forest and the Treesby 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 ha...
WV UnitedOct 17, 20193 minIt's time for Caucus CandidatesSince the inception of our caucus, members have discussed how we want to transform our unions for the better. An opportunity to take a b...
WV UnitedSep 15, 20196 minWest Virginia United Celebrates One Year AnniversaryIn 2018, we came together across different counties and unions. We stood strong and won. We truly were 55 United, and it was an amazing e...
WV UnitedAug 29, 20199 minHow We Organize to Win – Our Five Principles ExplainedBy Brendan Muckian-Bates West Virginia United is a unique group of dedicated organizers, activists, and everyday educators who happened t...
WV UnitedAug 12, 20195 minThe Power in Choosing LoveBy Jessica Salfia “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Dr. M...
WV UnitedAug 5, 20192 minA Different Kind of PossibleBy 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 f...
WV UnitedAug 1, 20195 minHeed 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 ...
WV UnitedJul 30, 20194 minTo Get from Trade-Union Consciousness to Class Consciousness, We Need SolidarityBy Brendan Muckian-Bates Think back to where we were at the beginning of 2018. The feelings of hopelessness, isolation, an inability to e...
WV UnitedJul 25, 20193 minDon'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 me...
WV UnitedJul 11, 20192 minI am a Mother, and I am the UnionBy Nicole McCormick “ I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femininity. And I want to be respected in all my femaleness. Becaus...
WV UnitedJul 1, 20196 minI chose West Virginia, but she chose me too.By Brittney Barlett Those of you who have breathed and bathed in the West Virginia hills since birth have never experienced the utter maj...