West Virginia Corrections Officers Say, 'Thank You'

Last January, they had demonstrated outside the state capital over their low salaries – and this week 30 Local 2055 members in Charleston, W.Va. rallied at the same spot to thank lawmakers and the governor for boosting pay for corrections officers by $2,000 with the prospect of another $3,000 the next two years.

"Labor unions are often recognized for their picket lines and demonstrations for raises.  Well this local wanted to show we can demonstrate to say thank you, too," CWA Rep. Elaine Harris told the Charleston Gazette.

The employees work for the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and Regional Jail Authority.