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Major West Virginia teachers unions merge to form ‘Education West Virginia’

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Two major teachers unions in West Virginia are merging together into one organization. Delegates from the West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia (AFT-WV) voted on Saturday to merge the two organizations and starting Sept. 1, they will be known as “Education West Virginia". Plans to merge the two organizations began back in 2018 when they worked together during the stat…

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The Herald-Dispatch

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'Public education at risk': WV teachers' unions merge amidst education concerns

The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia and the West Virginia Education Association have voted to merge, forming a new organization called Education West Virginia. Union leaders say the merger, approved by delegates from both organizations on March 29, will strengthen…

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

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'Public education at risk': WV teachers' unions merge over education concerns

The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia and the West Virginia Education Association are merging to become Education West Virginia in what leadership is calling "an effort to use [their] collective voice." The merger was approved by delegates from both organizations during their respective assemblies on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Dale Lee, president of WVEA, and AFT President Kristie Skidmore indicate…

3 days ago·Charleston, United States

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WBOY

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Major West Virginia teachers unions merge to form ‘Education West Virginia’

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WOWK

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American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia and the West Virginia Education Association announce merger

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia (AFT-WV) and the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) announced Monday that the two organizations would be merging. Set to become official on Sept. 1, when Education West Virginia formally begins operations, the merger was approved by both groups during their respective assemblies on March 29. “We are ushering in a new era for West Virginia educators,” AFT-WV Preside…

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WV MetroNews

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West Virginia teachers unions vote to combine and form 'Education WV'

The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia announced last year that they would merge into one organization.

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WVEA and AFT unite to form ‘Education West Virginia’

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – Two unions with a similar mission will join forces to advocate for education in the mountain state. According to a media release, the West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers in West Virginia will come together to form a larger group called Education West Virginia. The historic agreement between the two organizations was approved by delegates from both organizations during their respecti…

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