West Virginia Afl-Cio
Recent News About West Virginia Afl-Cio
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The newest right-to-work state, sort of
West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation in February when our legislature overrode Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. -
Kanawha judge issues injunction against right to work law
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey issued a preliminary injunction, which will block enforcement of West Virginia’s recent right to work law. -
Hearing on challenging 'Right to Work' law to be held Wednesday
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday to consider requests from West Virginia AFL-CIO and several other unions representing West Virginia employees who are challenging the “Right to Work” law. -
Media executive donation questioned as bias toward Republicans
Media executive’s donation to Republican Governors Association is being questioned by the West Virginia Democratic party. -
AFL-CIO, other unions plan to challenge 'Right to Work' law
CHARLESTON – Several unions, including the West Virginia AFL-CIO, are planning a legal challenge to the recently passed “Right to Work” law. -
WVAFL-CIO ads pulled, exploring legal options
CHARLESTON – After the West Virginia AFL-CIO’s “Right to Work” ads were pulled from the radio without explanation, the organization is exploring its legal options. Three paid advertisements providing facts and information surrounding the “Right to Work” law currently being pushed by legislative leadership and urging listeners to tell their legislators that right-to-work is wrong for West Virginia were pulled from radio stations in West Virginia by West Virginia Radio Corporation. WVAFL-CIO Pre -
Cheney appearance in West Virginia offends union leader
CHARLESTON – This week, former Vice President Dick Cheney is the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, an organization that recently made a point of stating that its members employ more than half of “our state’s workers.” As president of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, on behalf of the thousands of West Virginia working families I represent, I take offense. -
Chafin receives Troopers Association endorsement
CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Troopers Association Political Action Committee has endorsed Tish Chafin for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. -
Two polls show Chafin, Davis leading SC race
Chafin CHARLESTON -- A poll conducted by Tish Chafin's Supreme Court campaign shows her in the lead. -
Morrisey leads McGraw in campaign contributions
Morrisey CHARLESTON - Patrick Morrisey, the Republican candidate for West Virginia attorney general, has raised nearly $68,000 more than his Democratic opponent and incumbent Darrell McGraw, according to a recent campaign finance report. -
PERSONNEL FILE: McGraw names Gary Tillis to Citizens Advisory Committee
CHARLESTON - Citing his extensive leadership experience in labor and building associations and his involvement in government service, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has selected Gary O. Tillis of Eleanor to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee. -
Special gubernatorial election later this year, Supreme Court rules
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin must call a special election for governor for sometime later this year, according to the state Supreme Court. -
Justices hear gubernatorial election arguments
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals listened to nearly two hours of oral arguments Tuesday to determine whether a special gubernatorial election should be held. -
Court to hear gubernatorial election case next week
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments in the lawsuit over a possible gubernatorial special election for next week. -
Unions want special election for governor soon
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's largest teachers' organization and one of the state's largest labor unions urge the Court to order a special gubernatorial election be held. -
Group wants injunction over election advertising
Toriseva CHARLESTON - A Virginia-based Center for Individual Freedom is seeking a temporary injunction which would allow the group to run political advertising without disclosing who paid for the ad or how much was spent. -
Michael named program leader for WVU Extension's Institute for Labor Studies and Research
Michael MORGANTOWN -- Tony Michael has been selected as the new program leader for West Virginia University Extension's Institute for Labor Studies and Research (ILSR). -
Singular mission: Economic cornerstone of W.Va. under attack
Roberts CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's economy is under attack. This attack is being focused on the state's coal industry, which supports nearly one-fourth of West Virginia's economy, pays nearly $1 billion in annual direct wages and provides hundreds of millions in dollars in state and local taxes. -
Timing of nonprofit's status questioned
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Consumers for Justice, sponsor of televised attack ads in the 2004 campaign for the state Supreme Court, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars before it filed for tax exemption as a nonprofit organization.