 Appalachian Wireless proudly brings you unlimited data. Unlimited data is only $80 a month for a single line. Four lines as low as $200. Better service, bigger savings. That's today's Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky network company. Get a speed slow to 25 gigabytes per line to 512 kilobits for phones and tablets and 15 gigabytes for motors. See store for more details. With the recent proposed changes in the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency, which provides medical insurance to all teachers, service personnel, and other state employees, teachers around the state are outraged. We were already 48th in the nation as far as pay. One of the perks was we have our seniority, which locks us into our position. A lot of states don't have that. And we also had good insurance, 80-20. Well, now they've introduced a bill which is going to move those premiums down to where our out-of-pocket payment is going to be 60-40. Among the proposed changes, public employees will be required to track their steps and record their calorie intake. Those who refuse will be charged a minimum fee of $25 per month. The proposed bill will also eliminate seniority. Under this bill that is proposed, if it is passed, a 20-25 year teacher can be replaced legally by a one-year teacher, two-year teacher, who's paid much less. The state has introduced a raise in salary for this year, but Wolford says the proposal is a slap in the face. They're in turn trying to give us a 1% raise, which equals probably around 88 cents per day. These changes have teachers in Mingo County and surrounding areas on the brink of a work stoppage. Wolford says about 88% of Mingo County employees are organized and ready to walk, but not for the purpose of counting their steps. Our county board has always been supportive of its teachers. Our superintendent has always been supportive of our teachers. This is not an attack on Mingo County. This is retaliation on our behalf toward the state legislators. The Mingo County Education Association has organized a solidarity day for Mingo County teachers. The date for that has not yet been determined. In Mingo County, Shelby Porter, EKB News.