The Washington State Federation of Teachers was established in 1935. Sometime after 1976, Washington State Federation of Teachers changed its name to Washington Federation of Teachers. It is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers and is actively organizing colleges and universities in Washingtion State. Ross K. Rieder was president in 1969. Al Brisbois was president, 1981.
From the guide to the Washington State Federation of Teachers records, 1937-2006, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)