The Latest: Teachers in 2 counties refusing to end strike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Latest on a statewide walkout by teachers in West Virginia over pay and benefits (all times local):3:45 p.m.
Union leaders say teachers in at least two West Virginia counties are refusing to return to school Thursday despite an announcement by the governor for a proposed higher pay boost intended to curtail a statewide walkout.
Representatives for the West Virginia Education Association in Gilmer and Mingo counties tell The Associated Press that teachers will remain out of the classrooms Thursday.
Justice is offering teachers and school service personnel a revised 5 percent pay raise in the first year.
Teachers also want a permanent solution to rising costs in their insurance plan.