W.Va. House approves bill penalizing teacher strikes; Awaits Justice signature | News, Sports, Jobs
STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS File Photo by Scott McCloskey Ohio County teachers wave to passing motorists on National Road during a demonstration in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling on Friday, Feb. 25, 2018. CHARLESTON – The West Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday joined with their state Senate colleagues in passing a bill making it clear that strikes and work stoppages by public employees are illegal. Senate Bill 11, declaring a work stoppage or strike by public employees to be unlawful, passed the House 53-46, with several Republicans joining Democratic lawmakers in opposing the bill. Accor...