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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. Teacher protesting in the state capitol holds a sign reading "It Is Not Over Til The Fat Man Signs"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.001.3.1.18
Title:
Teacher protesting in the state capitol holds a sign reading "It Is Not Over Til The Fat Man Signs"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, 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"]%

2. Protester in the state capitol during the 2018 Teachers' Strike holds a sign reading "Save the Forest, Sell the 'Tree'"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.002.3.1.18
Title:
Protester in the state capitol during the 2018 Teachers' Strike holds a sign reading "Save the Forest, Sell the 'Tree'"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Marijuana--Law and legislation, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, 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"]%

3. Striking teacher in the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Don't Forget, We Vote", 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.004.3.1.18
Title:
Striking teacher in the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Don't Forget, We Vote", 2 of 2
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

4. Striking West Virginia teachers rally in the state capitol, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.005.3.1.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers rally in the state capitol, 1 of 2
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

5. Striking West Virginia teachers rally in the state capitol, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.006.3.1.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers rally in the state capitol, 2 of 2
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

6. Kids in the state capitol, supporting West Virginia teachers and holding signs, one of which reads, "I am an Investment, Future West Virginia Educator"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.007.3.1.18
Title:
Kids in the state capitol, supporting West Virginia teachers and holding signs, one of which reads, "I am an Investment, Future West Virginia Educator"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

7. Striking teacher in the state capitol holding a sign reading, "Public Employees In Anxiety: Fix PEIA"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.008.3.1.18
Title:
Striking teacher in the state capitol holding a sign reading, "Public Employees In Anxiety: Fix PEIA"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, 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"]%

8. Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs in the state capitol, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.009.3.1.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs in the state capitol, 1 of 2
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

9. Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs in the state capitol, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.010.3.1.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers holding signs in the state capitol, 2 of 2
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, 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"]%

10. Striking teachers in the West Virginia state capitol holding signs, one of which reads, "We Love Your Kids, We'd Love Your Support"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.011.3.1.18
Title:
Striking teachers in the West Virginia state capitol holding signs, one of which reads, "We Love Your Kids, We'd Love Your Support"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

11. Striking teacher holds a light bulb-shaped sign reading, "WV Legislature, Be Bright, Do Right! Fund PEIA"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.012.3.1.18
Title:
Striking teacher holds a light bulb-shaped sign reading, "WV Legislature, Be Bright, Do Right! Fund PEIA"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

12. Protester at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike holding a sign reading, "Stay Strong! You Deserve More"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.013.3.1.18
Title:
Protester at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike holding a sign reading, "Stay Strong! You Deserve More"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)