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Labor 2016 Phone Banks

Phone Banks for the Labor 2016 campaign are up and running out of the WV AFL-CIO office in Charleston (501 Leon Sullivan Way) until November 8th.   Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.  To volunteer, please contact Ginny Moles: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 304-389-9093.  

Labor 2016 Door-to-Door Campaign

Door-to-door activities are also up and running across the state and will continue Monday through Saturday until November 8th.   Zone Leads will work with all volunteers as to the time of day and how many hours their schedules allow them to participate.  Contact one of the below Zone Leads and s/he will provide training and all materials needed to start going door-to-door for this very important election, including the use of the MiniVAN App if this is preferable to paper walk lists.

Contact a Zone Lead to discuss.  

Zone 1 

  • Counties of Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel | Ryan Omaits – 740-298-2075

Zone 2 

  • Counties of Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Mineral, Hampshire Grant and Hardy | Danny Lutz – 304-886-5771

Zone 3

  • Counties of Marion and Taylor | Mark Dorsey – 304-777-7642
  • Counties of Monongalia and Preston | JD Wilson – 304-919-0234
  • Counties of Barbour, Harrison and Upshur | Steve Perdue – 304-203-8744

Zone 4

  • Counties of Richie, Wirt, Wood and Pleasants | Andrew Stump – 304-991-6890
  • Counties of Kanawha and Putnam  | John Epperly – 304-747-8032
  • Counties of Mason, Jackson and Roane | Dave Martin – 304-532-2842

Zone 5 

  • Counties of Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Monroe, Mercer, Greenbrier, Wyoming and McDowell | Wayne Rebich – 304-890-3549

Zone 6 

  • Counties of Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo and Logan | Vikki Tully – 1-304-928-4104

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CHARLESTON – A group of West Virginia working people plan to protest an event to be held today in Charleston by a Koch-funded group dedicated to pursuing an anti-worker agenda intended to lower wages to the benefit of big corporations.

The West Virginia chapter of Americans for Prosperity is holding a “policy conference” today at Four Points by Sheraton featuring the Director of Policy for the national Americans for Prosperity group, Akash Chougule. West Virginia representatives who pushed for passage of the so-called “Right to Work” law and repeal of the state Prevailing Wage will also be in attendance, according to the invitation.

“This group is funded by out-of-state millionaires and billionaires who have absolutely no interest in helping working families or creating good-paying jobs in West Virginia,” West Virginia AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue noted. “Our members will be there to point out that fact, and to remind members of the public that Bill Cole and the other legislators who carry this group’s water are only serving their own self interests, not the interests of West Virginia residents.”

What: Protest of Americans for Prosperity Event
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, Sept. 19
Where: In front of Four Points by Sheraton, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston

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As West Virginians enjoy spending time with family and friends this Labor Day weekend, the West Virginia AFL-CIO also invites residents to attend one of the many parades and events honoring the achievements of America’s working people.

“This Labor Day, let’s celebrate our working families, who are pursuing the American Dream and working for a better life,” West Virginia AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue said. “This also is a good time to reflect on how the labor movement has worked to ensure fair wages and benefits for so many in the middle class, both union and nonunion.”

Among the many events planned throughout the state, the West Virginia AFL-CIO, the West Virginia State Building Trades, AFT-WV and several local unions are sponsoring a Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Appalachian Power Park during the West Virginia Power vs. Greenville Drive game Saturday evening.

“This is a great opportunity to take a moment to consider what strengthens our families and communities, and what we all can do, through our own activities and our vote, to help people sustain a good living in this out-of-balance economy,” Perdue said.

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CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has scheduled a hearing Wednesday afternoon to consider requests from West Virginia AFL-CIO and several other unions representing West Virginia employees who are challenging the so-called “Right to Work” law.

West Virginia AFL-CIO and the 10 others that have filed suit have asked that the lawsuits be combined into one, and that Judge Bailey issue an injunction to prevent the legislation, which was adopted during the 2016 regular legislative session, from being enacted.

“In addition to simply being bad public policy, this ‘Right to Work’ law generally violates the West Virginia Constitution’s prohibition of taking property without due process and compensation,” WV AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue said.

Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, who is also President of Teamsters Local 175, will likely be called to testify during the hearing, which will take place at 2 p.m. in Judge Bailey’s courtroom at the Kanawha Circuit Court building, 111 Court St., Charleston, and will be available for reporter questions.

What: Hearing on lawsuits challenging Senate Bill 1, so-called “Right to Work.”

When: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10

Where: Judge Jennifer Bailey’s Courtroom, Kanawha Circuit Court Building, 111 Court St., Charleston

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It goes without saying that West Virginia families have taken it on the chin with the recent flooding that has affected many parts of our great state.  Some of our union brothers and sisters have lost everything, including homes, property and sentimental memorabilia that can’t be replaced. About 50 union homes have been severely damaged or destroyed -- at least one member has died in the flooding.  Our thoughts and prayers are with them!  

As the affected families begin the process of trying to put their lives back together, we want to do everything we can to help them.  Although there are many ways to help and many organizations stepping up to the plate, we feel it is our duty to set up a dedicated fund for our brothers and sisters and their families in the labor movement. That is why we are asking for monetary contributions to a newly established, tax deductible fund, set up under the umbrella of the WV AFL-CIO, designed to provide assistance for those in our union family, as well as to the monumental effort by IBEW local 466 electricians to help restore power to homes in the Clendenin area.