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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"]%

1981. 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"]%

1982. 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"]%

1983. West Virginia family holds Simpsons-themed signs in support of striking teachers at a student-organized rally at the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.008.3.2.18
Title:
West Virginia family holds Simpsons-themed signs in support of striking teachers at a student-organized rally at the state capitol
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees, Teaching
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"]%

1984. Striking West Virginia teachers rally on the steps of the state capitol, 3 of 3

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.008.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers rally on the steps of the state capitol, 3 of 3
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teaching, Public schools--Employees
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"]%

1985. Striking West Virginia teachers at the state capitol in red #united shirts

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.009.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers at the state capitol in red #united shirts
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"]%

1986. 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"]%

1987. 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"]%

1988. West Virginia teacher Anna Megyesi holds a sign reading "We are not throwing away our shot 'cause we know education is what built this great nation" at a student-organized rally in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.009.3.2.18
Title:
West Virginia teacher Anna Megyesi holds a sign reading "We are not throwing away our shot 'cause we know education is what built this great nation" at a student-organized rally in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, Teaching, 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"]%

1989. Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing Mr. Burns from the Simpsons

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.009.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing Mr. Burns from the Simpsons
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Public schools--Employees, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teaching, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, 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"]%

1990. Striking teacher holding a sign reading "West Virginia Exports: Coal, Natural Gas, Teachers"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.010.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign reading "West Virginia Exports: Coal, Natural Gas, Teachers"
Date:
2018-02-26
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"]%

1991. 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"]%

1992. 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.)