'Strength in Numbers': State Unions Merge to Form Education West Virginia

'Strength in numbers': State unions merge to form Education West Virginia

West Virginia’s two largest teacher unions — the American Federation of Teachers–WV and the West Virginia Education Association — have merged to form Education West Virginia. Leaders say the historic move will create a stronger, unified voice to advocate for educators’ pay, benefits, PEIA reform, and improved student support statewide.

WV teachers unions officially merge, focus on PEIA with no action from Morrisey and lawmakers

Education West Virginia Co-Presidents Kristie Skidmore (second from left) and Dale Lee (right) announced the new teacher union Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia. They are joined by AFL-CIO President Josh Sword and Education West Virginia Executive Director Kym Randolph. (Photo by Jennifer Wood/Education West Virginia)The state’s two teachers unions officially merged into one organization this month, forming a new labor union …