Political Fights Put Spotlight on Leader of Washington’s Largest Public Employee Union

Political fights put spotlight on leader of Washington’s largest public employee union

Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union.

Political fights put spotlight on leader of WA's largest public employee union • Washington State Standard

Mike Yestramski, president of the Washington Federation of State Employees, could not get a meeting with Gov. Bob Ferguson so he "called" during a March protest in the governor's office. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor during a contentious 2025 legislative sessio…

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Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor …

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Political Fights put Spotlight on Leader of Washington State’s Largest Public Employee Union

SEATTLE, WA – Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor during a contentious 2025 legislative session put a political spotlight on the president of the Washington Federation of State Employees. The union represents 54,000 state government, higher education and public service workers. Ferguson and Democratic…