<br /> <p>Officials shut down the entrance to the state capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, after a crowd of teachers showed up on Monday, March 5, for a legislative session about their contract. The state’s teachers have been on strike for eight days.</p><p>A committee of lawmakers met to determine what pay raise the teachers should ultimately receive, a news report said</a>. Gov. Jim Justice proposed a 5 percent increase, which was approved by the House of Delegates. The Senate, however, approved a 4 percent raise. The teachers have said they will not budge from the 5 percent raise.</p><p>As of noon, 5,000 visitors had entered the capitol, according to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety</a>. One hour later, the agency shut down entrance to the capitol</a> because of capacity concerns. Monday’s line for entrance to the capitol wrapped around the building, a news report said</a>.</p><p>Those who could not make it inside rallied on the capitol steps. This video shows the teachers chanting “55 strong,” a reference to the state’s 55 counties. Credit: socialistdogmom via Storyful</p><br />
