CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says a tentative agreement has been reached to end a nine-day statewide teachers strike by giving them the 5 percent raises he negotiated to end their walkout. He said Tuesday that additional budget cuts by his staff will enable all state workers to also get 5 percent raises.
Senate Republicans confirmed the deal, saying it involves some reduced government.
On Twitter, Justice says: “I stood rock solid on the 5% Teacher pay raise and delivered. Not only this, but my staff and I made additional cuts which will give all State employees 5% as well. All the focus should have always been on fairness and getting the kids back in school.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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