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In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, we spend this week's episode looking at the status of jobs, unemployment, unions, and general labor in West Virginia.

In segment 1, Steven Roberts, the President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, discusses the increases in available jobs in West Virginia over the last couple of years.

In segment 2, Josh Sword, the President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, discusses the latest on 'Right to Work' and what issues are facing workers in West Virginia.

In segment 3, Chuck Palmer, the Business Manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132, talks about the road projects going on in West Virginia and the union apprenticeship opportunities that are available.

In segment 4, Elaine Harris, a representative for the Communications Workers of America union, talks about pay equality and the gender pay gap in West Virginia.

For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.