VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-29
“broke with the rules and practice and went straight to the [state] capitol to demand more money”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc notes how the West Virginia teachers' strike went directly to the state capitol and won a 5% pay raise.
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