A WordPress document was published by a group of anonymous West Virginia University employees Wednesday in response to the University’s $45 million budget deficit and Reduction-in-Force solution. The authors, who self-affiliated with the West Virginia Campus Workers, wrote that they are “a group of concerned employees” and will remain anonymous to protect themselves from “retaliation.” The document cites specific timestamps and statements from University officials that contradict the current said causes of the deficit. They said the document is intended to “offer a more accurate and truthful source for reporters” who are covering the deficit and relying on administrative statements.
