Anatomy of a Victory
West Virginia school employees have achieved a major victory. What made this strike successful?
4 Articles by: Cathy Kunkel
Cathy Kunkel is an independent energy analyst based in Charleston, WV and co-chair of the West Virginia Working Families Party.
When the Rank and File Leads
It’s unclear how the standoff between West Virginia workers and the state senate will end, but if nothing else, this week’s decision to keep striking is a reminder that the rank and file can lead.
Saving West Virginia
West Virginia’s teacher strike started over pay and benefits. But it could end up transforming the state’s politics.
Losing West Virginia
Few states better illustrate the contradictions and failures of the Democratic Party than West Virginia.