Morrisey Won't Give State Workers Day Off for Juneteenth

West Virginia Governor won't give state workers day off for Juneteenth

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey's office says the governor will not be giving state employees the day off for Juneteenth. When asked by WOWK 13 News if Governor Morrisey would be giving state employees the day off as has been done in past years, Morrisey Deputy Press Secretary Drew Galang said: "The answer is no. Here is our statement on Juneteenth activities, which you can attribute to me: Governor Morrisey will be formally r…

Morrisey won't give state workers day off for Juneteenth

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey's office says the governor will not be giving state employees the day off for Juneteenth. When asked by WOWK 13 News if Governor Morrisey would be giving state employees the day off as has been done in past years, Morrisey Deputy Press Secretary Drew Galang said: "The answer is no. Here is our statement on Juneteenth activities, which you can attribute to me: Governor Morrisey will be formally r…

Our Statement: Juneteenth Should Be A Call to Action

ACLU-WV responds to today's news that Gov. Patrick Morrisey would not be giving state workers the day off for Juneteenth, and that there would be no state sponsorship of any Juneteenth activities or events.  Juneteenth is the celebration of the freedom of Black people from chattel slavery in America. It should serve as a call to dismantle racial barriers and all systemic inequities in our society. For Governor Morrisey, it’s just another opportu…