Labor groups back Delegate Tim Miley for House Speaker

Harrison County Delegate and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Tim Miley now has the backing of the key labor groups in his pursuit to become the next Speaker of the House.

The West Virginia AFL-CIO, including its largest affiliate the American Federation of Teachers, and the West Virginia Education Association have endorsed Delegate Tim Miley to take over as Speaker of the House of Delegates after current Speaker Rick Thompson resigns.

“After much discussion and careful consideration, the WV AFL-CIO Executive Board unanimously endorsed Tim Miley for Speaker,” said state AFL-CIO President Kenny Purdue in a news release.

AFT-WV President Christine Campbell commented in a news release Wednesday that she believes Miley is the best choice for Speaker of the House.

“Tim Miley has always been there for West Virginia’s teachers and service personnel and we’re going to be there for him,” she said. “He has long been an advocate for public education and has always worked to improve the quality of life for West Virginia’s working families.”

Current House Speaker Rick Thompson is resigning to become the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance.

A new Speaker will likely be selected in early July.