W.Va. To Host First Spartan Trifecta In U.S.
Some 8,000 athletes from around the world will converge on West Virginia next month for the first Spartan Trifecta World Championship to be held in the U.S.
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Groups Protest Appalachian Power Rate Increase At PSC
The company is seeking to raise rates, and if approved as submitted, the average residential electricity user will pay nearly $24 more a month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsManchin Scuttles Biden's Nominee For Labor Relations Board
Lauren McFerran’s term expires on Monday. If she isn’t confirmed and Biden doesn’t nominate anyone else, Republicans will have the majority on the board after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGreenbrier Employees Told They May Lose Health Insurance
The letter alleged that the Greenbrier has continued to deduct money from employee paychecks for health insurance, but that money hasn't gone to the Health Fund. Now the health care company says if a payment is not made, it will stop providing coverage to all the Greenbrier's employees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOctober 2, 1924: Labor Leader Miles Stanley Is Born
Miles Stanley was born in Dunbar on October 2, 1924. Before his untimely death at age 49, he would become one of West Virginia’s most important labor…
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West Virginia's Top Court Clears 'Right-to-Work' Law
West Virginia's highest court ruled Friday that a judge made a mistake blocking the state's "right-to-work" law from taking effect after it was passed…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Labor Unions Will Sue Over Right-to-Work Law
Several labor unions say they intend to sue West Virginia over a recently enacted Right-to-Work law.Lawmakers approved the bill in February after Governor…
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