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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"]%

1. Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign in the state capitol reading "This Wouldn't Have Happened at Hogwarts," in reference to Harry Potter

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.2.27.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign in the state capitol reading "This Wouldn't Have Happened at Hogwarts," in reference to Harry Potter
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

2. West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign referencing fidget spinners, a recent youth fad

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.2.27.18
Title:
West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign referencing fidget spinners, a recent youth fad
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

3. Striking West Virginia teachers in the state capitol, one of which holds a sign reading, "Support Public Employees, Fix PEIA/Living Wages!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.003.2.27.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers in the state capitol, one of which holds a sign reading, "Support Public Employees, Fix PEIA/Living Wages!"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

4. Striking teacher in the state capitol holding a sign reading "We Support All Public Employees"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.004.2.27.18
Title:
Striking teacher in the state capitol holding a sign reading "We Support All Public Employees"
Date:
2018-02-27
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"]%

5. Striking teachers in the state capitol holding a sign reading "#55Strong"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.005.2.27.18
Title:
Striking teachers in the state capitol holding a sign reading "#55Strong"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

6. Kanawha County West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading "You Were Taught Better"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.006.2.27.18
Title:
Kanawha County West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading "You Were Taught Better"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

7. West Virginia teacher and two students holding strike signs in the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.007.2.27.18
Title:
West Virginia teacher and two students holding strike signs in the state capitol
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, 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"]%

8. Striking teacher at the West Virginia state capitol holding a sign reading, "People Have the Power," referencing Patti Smith

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.008.2.27.18
Title:
Striking teacher at the West Virginia state capitol holding a sign reading, "People Have the Power," referencing Patti Smith
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

9. Striking teacher holding a sign reading, "No Justice for Teachers"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.009.2.27.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign reading, "No Justice for Teachers"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
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"]%

10. First-year West Virginia teacher at the state capitol holding a sign reading "Peaceful Protest"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.010.2.27.18
Title:
First-year West Virginia teacher at the state capitol holding a sign reading "Peaceful Protest"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

11. West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading "Fix and Fund PEIA with 2.5% Natural Gas and Severance Tax"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.011.2.27.18
Title:
West Virginia teachers holding a sign reading "Fix and Fund PEIA with 2.5% Natural Gas and Severance Tax"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

12. Retired teachers holding signs, one of which reads "Retired from Teaching but not from Striking!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.012.2.27.18
Title:
Retired teachers holding signs, one of which reads "Retired from Teaching but not from Striking!"
Date:
2018-02-27
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.)
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)