A Statement on the Passing of Former Delegate Doug Skaff
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The West Virginia AFL-CIO extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of former Delegate Doug Skaff.
“As both a tireless lawmaker and solid member of the West Virginia business community, Doug was a tried and true advocate for West Virginia working families who, regardless of partisan battles, never lost sight of the importance of treating all people with fairness and consideration,” WV AFL-CIO President Josh Sword said. “We are shocked and extremely saddened to hear of his tragic passing, and are keeping his wife, children and all who loved him in our prayers.”
WV AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Andy Walters said Doug will be remembered for his easy-going nature and wit. “It’s not easy to stay level-headed in the world of politics, but Doug always kept his focus on community and family, and was a grounded, kind individual who will be greatly missed,” Walters said.
Press Conference Wednesday Regarding Broadband Expansion Kickoff
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CHARLESTON – West Virginia members of the Communications Workers of America will hold a press conference 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, to discuss the urgent need to begin a massive, $1.2 billion broadband expansion program that has been unjustly delayed.
“Thousands of West Virginians stand to benefit from critically needed connectivity, and this broadband project is all ready to go, but for some reason, everything is at a standstill,” noted Elaine Harris, CWA International Staff Representative - District 2-13. “This is too important to every aspect of our lives – our economy, educational system,health care availability, just general quality of life -- to be stalled.”
State and county commission representatives, including local officials whose areas would be affected, will join union members and others to talk about the need for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, which was only six weeks away from federal approval when it was stopped earlier this year.
- WHAT: Press conference on the delay of the BEAD connectivity expansion program
- WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- WHERE: Lower rotunda of the State Capitol Building (ground floor)
Rally in Support of IAM Local 598 Dow employees
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WHAT:
Rally for IAM Local 598 members, currently on strike at Dow Chemical in South Charleston, as they fight for fair wages and benefits.
WHEN:
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at 4 p.m.
WHERE:
437 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV
The following is a press release from IAM District 54.
COCA COLA: NOT TOO REFRESHING TO THEIR BECKLEY BRANCH EMPLOYEES
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Employees at Coca Cola in Beckley, WV voted to join Teamsters Local 175 early this year. After 5 months of negotiations between the TeamstersUnion and Coca Cola, the parties have been able to reach an agreement on a number of issues that would become part of a new contract. However, those negotiations came to a halt on Friday afternoon when the Company informed the Union they were unwilling to make any changes to their health insurance plan which includes outrageously high deductibles as well as co pays for the newly organized workers. To put it in perspective, the company wants the Beckley employees to pay 2-3 times more for a health insurance plan than other unionized employees in the State. Meaning those employees could be subject up to $12,000 per year of out of pocket expenses.
Letter Carriers annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday
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Volunteers from throughout the community will gather Saturday, May 11, at the main Post Office in Charleston to help load and distribute perishable food collected for local food pantries as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. They will be assisted by the West Virginia National Guard.
“Thanks to our outstanding contributors and volunteers, each year we are able to help area pantries feed more than 30,000 West Virginians,” NALC Annual Food Drive Coordinator RD Henson said.
We are a group of more than 575 affiliated unions joined together for the common cause of fairness for all workers.
The future of the working men and women of America depends on a strong, united labor movement. The strength of that movement is in our numbers: thousands of men and women united, striving for the same common goals
- fairness, justice, and equality in the workplace.
