Action Alerts
Tell WV Lawmakers: Children and Families Deserve to Be a Priority in the Budget
West Virginia’s children and families are the foundation of our state’s future — and it’s time the budget reflects that.
Right now, our lawmakers are finalizing the state budget, and they need to hear loud and clear: Put kids and families first.
Please use the link below to send a personalized message to your legislators and tell them to put Kids and Families First in the State Budget!
Preserve Child Labor Laws - Protect WV kids from dangerous work
Com. Sub. for HB 4005 has passed the House of Delegates and now heads to the WV Senate. The bill would eliminate state rules that restrict teenagers from operating dangerous equipment in hazardous industries such as lumber, demolition, metalwork, and roofing. The bill also REMOVES supervision requirements for youth working with hazardous equipment. The bill surrenders state authority for protecting teen workers to the federal government, which ignores the importance of West Virginia setting its own standards.
Com. Sub. for HB 4005 eliminates critical protections for children. Use the link below to contact your Senators and urge a NO vote on HB 4005 to keep kids safe.
