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

Description:

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

Subject:

West Virginia Capitol Complex (Charleston, W. Va.), Teachers' unions--United States, Labor union members, Labor disputes--West Virginia, and Strikes and lockouts--Teachers

Rights:

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Location:

Charleston (W. Va.)

Format:

image/tiff

Source:

A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection