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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"]%

565. Striking West Virginia teachers hold signs, one of which references The Hunger Games

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.014.3.5.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teachers hold signs, one of which references The Hunger Games
Date:
2018-03-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

566. West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign reading "Last Teacher Out of the State Turn Off the Lights"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.015.2.26.18
Title:
West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign reading "Last Teacher Out of the State Turn Off the Lights"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, 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"]%

567. Striking teacher's sign reading, "A Freeze will Thaw! Fix PEIA!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.015.3.1.18
Title:
Striking teacher's sign reading, "A Freeze will Thaw! Fix PEIA!"
Date:
2018-03-01
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

568. 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, 2 of 3

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.015.3.2.18
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, 2 of 3
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Food habits, Labor union members, Cooks, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, foodways, Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), 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"]%

569. West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign reading "Mitch Better Have My Money," referencing a Rihanna song

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.016.2.26.18
Title:
West Virginia Teachers' Strike sign reading "Mitch Better Have My Money," referencing a Rihanna song
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, 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"]%

570. 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, 3 of 3

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.016.3.2.18
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, 3 of 3
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Food habits, Public schools--Employees, Teachers' unions--United States, Cooks, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, foodways
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"]%

571. Striking teacher holding a sign referring to the Public Employees Insurance Agency

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.017.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign referring to the Public Employees Insurance Agency
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

572. Boxes of coffee donated to striking teachers at the West Virginia State Capitol

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.017.3.2.18
Title:
Boxes of coffee donated to striking teachers at the West Virginia State Capitol
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Food habits, Coffee, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor disputes--West Virginia, Teachers' unions--United States, foodways, 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"]%

573. Woman at West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally holding a sign with a wildcat symbol and reading, "Solidarity: An Injury to One is an Injury to All"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.018.2.26.18
Title:
Woman at West Virginia Teachers' Strike rally holding a sign with a wildcat symbol and reading, "Solidarity: An Injury to One is an Injury to All"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Labor union members, 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"]%

574. Striking West Virginia teacher at the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Good Public Schools Make WV Strong!"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.018.3.2.18
Title:
Striking West Virginia teacher at the state capitol holds a sign reading, "Good Public Schools Make WV Strong!"
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor disputes--West Virginia, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees, Teaching, 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"]%

575. Striking teacher holding a sign reading "Science Rules! PEIA Cuts Do Not"

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.019.2.26.18
Title:
Striking teacher holding a sign reading "Science Rules! PEIA Cuts Do Not"
Date:
2018-02-26
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Labor union members, Teachers' unions--United States, 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"]%

576. Line to get into the capitol building during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike

Identifier:
4224.WVTeachersStrike.Photo.019.3.2.18
Title:
Line to get into the capitol building during the West Virginia Teachers' Strike
Date:
2018-03-02
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Teaching, Teachers' unions--United States, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Labor union members, West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Public schools--Employees
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)