Yesterday’s article (click here) highlights growing concerns about staffing and supervision, while noting that some still believe the system may be holding together. The reality is, no one understands conditions in the field better than the officers doing the work. We cannot allow decisions to be made based on incomplete or inaccurate narratives. Read the article, then take a minute to share your frontline experience. Your testimony will help ensure the full picture is unders

The time has come for the AFSCME’s 47th International Convention, which will be held in Chicago from August 17–21. Click here to learn more. AFSCME Local 685 will be accepting nominations for delegates and alternates to attend the Convention. Delegates will be elected at the May 14, 2026, General Membership Meeting. If you are interested in representing Local 685, we encourage you to participate in the nomination and election process. All active Local 685 members in good

The AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board is pleased to announce a new member benefit designed to protect you and your family when it matters most: TEAMLEGAL Legal Defense Coverage. This program provides comprehensive legal protection for duty-related matters, giving members access to experienced attorneys and financial support in the event of legal challenges arising from the job. Coverage Includes: Civil representation for duty-related matters Criminal defense for duty-rel

Today, AFSCME Local 685 joined AFSCME Local 1967, AFSCME Council 36, and the Coalition of County Unions in a meeting with County management to address the County’s proposed changes to Civil Service Rules impacting sworn probation staff. This meeting did not happen by accident. It was convened at the request of multiple members of the Board of Supervisors after a unified push from the broader labor community, including Local 685, Local 1967, Council 36, the Supervising Deput