CAN I VENT?
by DPO Stay Ford, Camps Vice President Our Department is changing in so many ways. Every time we get a new Chief, we go in a new...
L.A. County Deputy Probation Officers' Union
Local 685, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
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- Nov 4
- 1 min
Funeral Services for Former Interim Chief Probation Officer Ray Leyva
The following is funeral service information for former Interim Chief Probation Officer Ray Leyva, who passed away on October 12, 2022. ...
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- Nov 3
- 1 min
AFSCME 685 Endorsed Candidates for November 8th Election
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Robert "Bob" Hertzberg City of Los Angeles – Mayor Karen Bass California State Assembly District 41 |...
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- Nov 3
- 1 min
Our future is on the line - you are needed this weekend!
L.A. County Supervisorial candidate Lindsey Horvath, who is endorsed by sitting Supervisor Sheila Kuehl who has an undeniable track...
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- Nov 2
- 1 min
Contract Negotiations Status Update
The County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office recently provided supplemental responses to AFSCME Local 685’s request for...
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- Oct 11
- 1 min
L.A. in Crisis, Local 685 Demands 3 Councilmembers Resign
Dear Sisters and Brothers, By now you may have seen the incredibly troubling news that a 2021 meeting between L.A. City Council President...
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- Oct 6
- 2 min
Your Vote IS Your Voice
Ballots for the General Election mail next week and voting will run until Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. This election will shape the...
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- Sep 30
- 1 min
Local 685 Prevails in Push to Recognize Danger in Halls; Temporary Pay Increase for Halls Staff
Local 685 received notification from the Chief Executive Officer that the County has declared a “manpower shortage” in the Probation...
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- Sep 22
- 2 min
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Webinars
Our union is committed to helping you get the student debt relief you deserve. Thanks to the Biden administration, millions of public...
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- Sep 20
- 1 min
"The union" is an organization you build with your coworkers, not a service you receive.
Say it again. And again. And again. Our profession and our personal safety are under attack. Our strength is in our numbers and in our...
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- Sep 15
- 1 min
LABOR VOTES BBQ & RALLY
There's never been a more crucial time to get involved in politics than with our upcoming election for a new County Supervisor to replace...
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- Sep 14
- 1 min
RUMOR ALERT
There are rumors flying around that our Union, Local 685, has agreed to deployment of DPO IIs to the Halls. THIS IS NOT TRUE. The Union...
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- Sep 9
- 2 min
LA County Supervisors Violate Our Contract; Legal Action Filed Today
LA County Supervisors Violate Our Contract, Order Chief to Begin Transfer of Youth Who Committed Serious Crimes (707b offenses) to...
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- Aug 25
- 1 min
Probation Unions Respond to BOS Chair Holly Mitchell's Visit to BJN
On Tuesday, Aug, 23, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who currently serves as Chair of the Board of Supervisors, issued a...
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- Aug 22
- 2 min
Local 685 Members Sound Off on 8/16 Probation Rally!
“On 8/16/22, I had the pleasure to attend a long-time coming Probation Rally at the BOS offices. I saw a sea of green shirts representing...
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- Aug 20
- 2 min
CAN I VENT?
By Stacy Ford, Camps VP Sisters and Brothers, I want to thank all of you for attending the rally. Because of you, we were successful....
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- Aug 20
- 3 min
L.A. County Probation Officers, Sups & Managers Rally to Demand the Safety & Respect!
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, more than 300 Los Angeles County Deputy Probation and Detention Services Officers, Supervisors, and Managers...
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Local 685 Teams up with the Assoc. of Deputy DAs to Improve Staff Safety, Save Pretrial
By SDSO Eric Walton, Local 685 Institutions Vice President Dear Sisters and Brothers, These are challenging times for those of working in...
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Can I Vent?
by Stacy Ford, Camps Vice President Sisters and Brothers, All the years I have represented this Union I have never lied to you about...
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