Pat's goal as a Business Agent is "to be firm, fair and represent my members to the best of my ability." Pat worked for 27 years at Schnuck's Warehouse, before coming to Local 688, where he served first as an Organizer and now as a Business Agent. He claims a combination of deep caring and "common sense" help him to do the job well.

Career Overview:

• Currently Manages: 9 shops (around 800 members), primarily in the grocery industry
• Labor Experience:
  • 1972-1999: Schnuck's Warehouse, 1975-1999: Shop Steward, Schnuck's Warehouse (Shop Secretary 1986-1991; Chief Steward, 1991-1999)
  • 1999-2001: 1999-2001: Business Representative and Organizer, Local 688
  • 2001-Present: Business Agent, Local 688

Personal:

• Family - Married wife Dawn in 2002. Raftery has three adult daughters from a previous marriage.
• Hobbies/Interests - Boating

Contact:
314.513.5811
praftery@688online.org