Dear Sisters and Brothers, Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to participate in my doctoral research survey. To give more members an opportunity to participate, the survey deadline has been extended. Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard from many members who recognize the importance of this research. I’ve also seen a few comments questioning why the President of Local 685 is conducting this study. The answer is simple. This research is focused on leadership,

One of the priorities established by the new Local 685 Executive Board has been building stronger working relationships with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. As part of that effort, Local 685 President Curtis Chambers recently met individually with Supervisors Kathryn Barger, Janice Hahn, Lindsey Horvath, and Hilda Solis. These introductory meetings were designed to establish open lines of communication, introduce the new leadership of Local 685, and discuss the i

The Local 685 Executive Board will soon meet with California State Senator Bob Archuleta, author of Senate Bill 1157, to discuss issues affecting probation professionals and the future of juvenile rehabilitation in California. As part of those discussions, Local 685 encourages members to review SB 1157 and provide feedback, concerns, and recommendations based on their firsthand experience working with youth and young adults. Your input will help ensure that Local 685 brings t

Brothers and Sisters, We want to provide an important update regarding the Union’s grievance challenging the involuntary transfer of Deputy Probation Officer IIs under Article 15, Section 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding. As many members know, Attorney Tom Yu filed a Grievance General in Character (GIC) on behalf of affected members concerning transfer rights and the County’s authority to involuntarily transfer DPO IIs under the circumstances outlined in the grievance. Th