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["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

25. Crowd of striking teachers and community members at the West Virginia state capitol, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.022.2.26.18
Title:
Crowd of striking teachers and community members at the West Virginia state capitol, 2 of 2
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.)
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

26. Striking teacher holding a sign reading, "Country Roads Leading Teachers Out of West Virginia"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.023.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign reading, "Country Roads Leading Teachers Out of West Virginia"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

27. Group of striking West Virginia teachers holding signs including one reading, "A 1% Tax Increase Means Nothing to Gas and Oil But Everything to West Virginians"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.024.2.26.18
Title:
Group of striking West Virginia teachers holding signs including one reading, "A 1% Tax Increase Means Nothing to Gas and Oil But Everything to West Virginians"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

28. Striking teacher holding a sign reading "The Nation's Eyes are on You, It's Time to Fix this Mess!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.025.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign reading "The Nation's Eyes are on You, It's Time to Fix this Mess!"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

29. Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign reading, "We May Have All Come on Different Ships, But We're In the Same Boat Now"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.026.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign reading, "We May Have All Come on Different Ships, But We're In the Same Boat Now"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

30. Group of striking West Virginia teachers holding Dr. Seuss-themed signs at the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.027.2.26.18
Title:
Group of striking West Virginia teachers holding Dr. Seuss-themed signs at the state capitol
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

31. Striking West Virginia teacher holding sign reading, "Keep Teachers in WV"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.028.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding sign reading, "Keep Teachers in WV"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

32. West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally on the steps of the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.029.2.26.18
Title:
West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally on the steps of the state capitol
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

33. Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign reading, "I Stand Strong for My Kids!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.030.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign reading, "I Stand Strong for My Kids!"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

34. Striking West Virginia teachers holding a music-themed sign reading "Band Together Stay, House Divided Fall"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.031.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers holding a music-themed sign reading "Band Together Stay, House Divided Fall"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

35. People at the West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally at the state capitol holding signs reading "United We Stand" and "Support All Public Employees"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.032.2.26.18
Title:
People at the West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally at the state capitol holding signs reading "United We Stand" and "Support All Public Employees"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["On February 22, 2018, thousands of West Virginia public school teachers and school service employees walked out of their classrooms in what would become a nine-day statewide strike. Teachers demands included a 5% raise and affordable healthcare coverage through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency or PEIA. These photos are part of a series of photos, videos, and interviews documenting the labor lore and expressive culture of the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike.For more information on the 2018 and 2019 West Virginia Teachers Strike visit e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/2454"]%

36. Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs on the lawn of the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.033.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs on the lawn of the state capitol
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)