West Virginians don’t need to be taught the value of work

West Virginians know what it means to get up early, drive a long way to a job, work a second shift, care for a child or aging parent, go to school, volunteer in their community or keep working when they don't feel their best because the bills still have to be paid.

By: Ellen Allen

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 775

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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West Virginians know what it means to get up early, drive a long way to a job, work a second shift, care for a child or aging parent, go to school, volunteer in their community or keep working when they don’t feel their best because the bills still have to be paid.

For many West Virginians, work isn’t an abstract political talking point. It is how they survive. That is why the …

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