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Head of State's Largest Workers Union to Retire
The head of West Virginia's largest workers union is retiring after more than a decade of service. West Virginia AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue announced…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Repeal of State Prevailing Wage Takes Effect
West Virginia has eliminated its prevailing wage for new public construction projects.The repeal passed this winter by the Republican-led Legislature took…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Dems Aim to Capture Votes from Union After GOP Flip
To regain ground in West Virginia's Legislature, Democrats acknowledge they'll need buyer's remorse from unions at the polls.West Virginians in union…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Decide to Proceed with Repeal of Prevailing Wage
West Virginia is eliminating its prevailing wage for public construction projects.In House and Senate Republican party-line votes Friday, lawmakers…
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Governor Vetos Right to Work Bill and Prevailing Wage Repeal
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has made good on recent a promise by vetoing two bills passed by the state Legislature. The governor vetoed House Bill 4005,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShould First-Time Felons Get a Second Chance?
Amber Miller admits she was no angel. She hung out with the wrong crowd. She used drugs.When she was 20, she went to prison for stealing $30 from her…
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