From the WSLC The Stand
A labor legend, Masten helped build WFSE into the powerhouse union it is today over decades of service
The following is from the Washington Federation of State Employees/AFSCME Council 28:
OLYMPIA, WA (April 23, 2026) — Earlier this month we lost George Masten, a former WFSE member, staffer and executive director and a longtime member of RPEC, our sister union of retirees.
“We all stand on the foundation George built,” said current WFSE Executive Director Kurt Spiegel. “He set a standard for leadership that continues to guide our union today. His unwavering commitment to public workers…
