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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"]%

517. Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign reading, "They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.004.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign reading, "They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds"
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teaching, Public schools--Employees, Labor union members, 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"]%

518. Sign on a stroller reading "I'd Rather Teach Than Strike" at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.005.2.26.18
Title:
Sign on a stroller reading "I'd Rather Teach Than Strike" at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

519. 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"]%

520. 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"]%

521. West Virginia public school student holds a sign reading "My education is important to me and so are my teachers"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.005.3.2.18
Title:
West Virginia public school student holds a sign reading "My education is important to me and so are my teachers"
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States, Teaching, 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"]%

522. Children of teachers attending the strike rally on the steps of the West Virginia State Capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.005.3.5.18
Title:
Children of teachers attending the strike rally on the steps of the West Virginia State Capitol
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Public schools--Employees, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teaching, 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"]%

523. Striking West Virginia teacher's sign reading "Master's Degree and 45 and Can Barely Afford Insulin to Stay Alive"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.006.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher's sign reading "Master's Degree and 45 and Can Barely Afford Insulin to Stay Alive"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

524. 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"]%

525. 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"]%

526. West Virginia public school student holds a sign reading "I love my teachers" during a student-organized rally in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.006.3.2.18
Title:
West Virginia public school student holds a sign reading "I love my teachers" during a student-organized rally in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teaching, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

527. Striking West Virginia teachers rally on the steps of the state capitol, 1 of 3

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.006.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers rally on the steps of the state capitol, 1 of 3
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teaching, 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"]%

528. Striking teachers at the West Virginia state capitol holding signs reading "Fed Up Fired Up" and "Won't Back Down"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.007.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teachers at the West Virginia state capitol holding signs reading "Fed Up Fired Up" and "Won't Back Down"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)