The AP ran a hit article on West Virginia, describing why people are leaving the State. (It was one of the few States to lose population during the last census.)
Part of it quoted Rebecca Recco who left the State. One of the reasons she stated was because of withholding teacher pay during labor strikes.
Why do I call the article a hit piece? It celebrates Recco for moving from W Virginia and her $42,000/year pay as an art teacher to Oakland, CA where she earns $68,000. A raise in pay? Sure. Did they mention the (much) higher cost of living? Nope.
Part of it quoted Rebecca Recco who left the State. One of the reasons she stated was because of withholding teacher pay during labor strikes.
Ummm...did something change that I wasn't aware about? Are employers expected to continue paying workers who strike now?Moving was about more than just better pay. She described an anti-union, anti-teacher sentiment, including new laws passed by the Legislature creating charter schools and withholding teacher pay during labor strikes.
Why do I call the article a hit piece? It celebrates Recco for moving from W Virginia and her $42,000/year pay as an art teacher to Oakland, CA where she earns $68,000. A raise in pay? Sure. Did they mention the (much) higher cost of living? Nope.