NEWS | AFSCME Local 685

Sep 3
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Save the Date: MLK Day 2024

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Sep 3
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Sat., 9/23: Union Night at Dodger Stadium

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Sep 2
2 min

Educating Communities about the Role of Probation Officers in Public Safety

In an effort to enhance public understanding of the crucial role probation officers play in the criminal justice system, Local 685...

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Sep 1
2 min

Welcome Back! We Have Alot of Work Ahead of Us

AFSCME Local 685 Member DSO Medrano was feeling both nervous and anxious as she approached the entrance of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall,...

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Sep 1
2 min

BREAKING NEWS: AB 695 Moves to Senate Floor for Approval

Thanks to the heroic work of our incredible Sacramento-based advocacy team led by Willie Pelote and Matt Silverling, Assembly Bill 695...

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Aug 12
3 min

Retro Pay Hits 8/15 | A Day in the Life at LP | Packed Union Meeting

Our 8/15/23 paychecks include a 5.5% retroactive pay increase back to 7/1/22, approximately one year of 5.5% retro. Congratulations!...

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Aug 5
1 min

AFSCME Local 685 Scholarships

The Local 685 Scholarship Committee is announcing the deadline to submit your son or daughter's application for our annual Scholarship...

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Aug 5
5 min

Just the Facts on the "Institutional Emergency" and more news

A Message from Local 685 President Hans Liang Dear Sisters and Brothers, The latest order by Interim Chief Viera Rosa is an affront to...

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Jul 31
3 min

A Message from Local 685 President Hans Liang

Greetings Local 685 Members, It has come to our attention that someone has anonymously posted a flyer in Los Padrinos (LP) telling staff...

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Jul 31
3 min

Medical Note Order

Local 685 members have been subjected to orders from the Department related to Medical Notes. Some of the issues have been addressed, but...

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Jul 25
1 min

CALL TO ACTION: Probation Oversight Commission on Ankle Monitoring

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Hello to all of you. There is a call to action set for this Thursday, 7/27, at 6:00 PM. We need as many of you...

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Jul 22
1 min

Gun Found at LP

A message from the Local 685 Executive Board As many of you are aware, a firearm was discovered inside the secure area of Los Padrinos...

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Jul 19
1 min

Update on Contract

From the Desk of the Chief Steward Dear Sisters and Brothers, At the July 13th General Membership meeting, I reported that members would...

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Jul 7
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Update on Deployment; Possible Camp Consolidation

Update on Deployment Today, the Interim Chief disseminated a message regarding deployment, including a new schedule for deployment of...

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Jun 20
2 min

Enrolling Detention Service Officer Michael Wall in the Peace Officer Memorial Events

President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962, designating the entire calendar week in which it falls...

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Jun 19
1 min

The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

“On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African...

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Jun 15
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Message from Local 685 President Hans Liang

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Jun 14
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RATIFICATION BALLOTS ARE OUT—VOTE

Ballots went out June 8, and your vote is the most important part of our contract process. The deadline to mail back your vote is June...

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Jun 2
1 min

Mediated Tentative Agreement Reached for Our Union Contract!

With the assistance of a State Mediator, the AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board has reached a Mediated Tentative Agreement with the County...

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May 30
1 min

Breaking News: AB 695 Passes CA Assembly by a Wide Margin!

Assembly Bill 695 (Pacheco), the Juvenile Detention Facilities Improvement Grant Program, sponsored by the Coalition of Probation Unions...

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