Local 298

Our History

We represent the Bargaining Unit workers at Raytheon NCS in Largo & St. Petersburg Florida.   Our Local (298) signed it's charter on December 5,1957.  The first bargaining agreement was signed in January 1958. At that time Walter Reuther was President of the UAW international, E.T. Michaels was the Region 8 Director, John Bateman was the areas Servicing Representative, and Ralph South was our Local's first President.

UAW Local 298

What You Should Know About Our UAW Local

How much are the dues?

Two (2) hours pay per month.

Who meets with management to negotiate our wages and other benefits?

The elected committee that you as a member elect, and an International Union Representative (Mike Barnett).

Does the Negotiating Committee have the right to make final settlement with management without approval of the Membership?

No! The Committee presents the proposed contract to the Membership and the Membership votes on the contract.  That is a reason to join, to have your say, on what the contract says.

In what way does the UAW help it’s members and other working people?

The UAW uses it’s resources in a continuous fight to improve the living standards of the common people.  (That is all employees in the bargaining unit.)

Who decides what we will request from management in wage increase and other benefits?

You!! As a member will decide what you want in your contract at membership meetings called for this purpose.

The UAW stands for unity and in unity there is Strength.

Join the Union and let’s work to improve our contract in 2007

SIGN A MEMERSHIP CARD TODAY!!!

If for some reason you resigned from the union, please think about your wages, insurances, vacations, retirement, holiday pay, Christmas shutdown, etc.  We can’t change anything in the past, but we can make a difference in the future with your help.  Thank you and have a great day!!

For more information please visit the UAW site on the web at: www. Uaw.org

To join the UAW Local 298 talk to one of your Union Representatives or stop by the office located in the hall behind APX.