1- Let's start with the fact that work stoppages by public unions is illegal in WV. It's in the contract they sign.
2- Teachers don't work under shitty conditions, unless you count dealing with unruly teens - again part of the job they signed up for.
3-Break teacher pay down by days worked and you'll find that teachers are more than well compensated - again in a field they signed up for.
4-You might also find out that WV is a state that is ranked 42 for it's fiscal condition - they started the year projecting an 11m budget shortfall before they agreed on this 5% raise - which is why the state senate said they didn't know if they could pay for it.
5-Have you ever asked your boss for a raise at a time the company was loosing money? I didn't think so. The teachers went on strike right after they announced a 2% raise starting in July. Hey, but their money comes from tax payers so it's ok right? Pfft.
6- I pointed it out once, but median household income for the state is 42k (that's 2 workers in most cases), their teachers make more than that and work 3 months less per year than the people paying for their salary.
Again, more power to them, but don't expect me to think it's a noble strike.