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In West Virginia, teachers get a victory

Renata Sago and Marielle Segarra Mar 1, 2018
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In West Virginia, teachers get a victory

Renata Sago and Marielle Segarra Mar 1, 2018
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West Virginia teachers head back to the classroom Thursday morning after a four-day teacher’s strike culminated in a deal with the governor for a 5 percent pay increase. It’s being seen as a victory for teachers unions across the country. But is that true?

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