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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"]%

553. Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign referencing the upcoming state elections

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.012.2.26.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holding a sign referencing the upcoming state elections
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

554. 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.)
["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"]%

555. 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"]%

556. Striking teacher holds a sign referencing Hazel Dickens lyrics during a student-organized strike rally at the state capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.012.3.2.18
Title:
Striking teacher holds a sign referencing Hazel Dickens lyrics during a student-organized strike rally at the state capitol
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Teaching, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees, 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"]%

557. Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing "dumb bunnies," in response to comments from Governor Justice, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.012.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing "dumb bunnies," in response to comments from Governor Justice, 1 of 2
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Public schools--Employees, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

558. Striking teachers holding signs reading "What if Teachers Only Cared Enough to Give 1%" and "Fighting for Our Future"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.013.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teachers holding signs reading "What if Teachers Only Cared Enough to Give 1%" and "Fighting for Our Future"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, 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"]%

559. 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.)
["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"]%

560. West Virginia high school students speak on the steps of the state capitol during a rally they organized in support of striking teachers

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.013.3.2.18
Title:
West Virginia high school students speak on the steps of the state capitol during a rally they organized in support of striking teachers
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Public schools--Employees, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

561. Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing "dumb bunnies," in response to comments from Governor Justice, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.013.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher holds a sign referencing "dumb bunnies," in response to comments from Governor Justice, 2 of 2
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Public schools--Employees, Teaching, 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"]%

562. Workers World Party sign at the West Virginia state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.014.2.26.18
Title:
Workers World Party sign at the West Virginia state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

563. Protester at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike holding a sign reading, "Fund PEIA with HB4491"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.014.3.1.18
Title:
Protester at the state capitol during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike holding a sign reading, "Fund PEIA with HB4491"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Marijuana--Law and legislation, 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"]%

564. Heath Axe, Executive Chef at Berry Hills Country Club and spouse of a West Virginia teacher, serves food to striking teachers at the state capitol, 1 of 3

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.014.3.2.18
Title:
Heath Axe, Executive Chef at Berry Hills Country Club and spouse of a West Virginia teacher, serves food to striking teachers at the state capitol, 1 of 3
Date:
2018-03-02
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, Food habits, foodways, Cooks
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)