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FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD - SPECIAL EDITION
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 tells us that there is a time and a season for everything. I believe that with all my...
Sep 103 min read
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Local 685: Exposing the Truth, Defending Our Members
There’s a lot to report this week – and every story underscores just how much is at stake for Local 685 members, our union, and our...
Aug 1911 min read
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From the Desk of the Chief Steward: This is Our Moment to Be Heard
By Jonathan Byrd, 2nd Vice President, Chief Steward Dear Brothers and Sisters, Two major news articles published this week – one in the...
Aug 82 min read
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Standing Up Against Union-Busting and False Narratives: Probation Unions' Response to Supervisor Horvath
The Coalition of L.A. Probation Unions has issued a formal letter to Supervisor Lindsey Horvath following her deeply misleading remarks...
Jul 301 min read
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State Steps In: LA County Juvenile Halls To Be Taken Over
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today, California Attorney General Rob Bonta made a major announcement: He has officially asked a judge to...
Jul 232 min read
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Another Serious Breach Raises Alarms About Civilian Oversight at Juvenile Halls
Just one day after the Board of Supervisors’ representative told the Assembly Public Safety Committee that the Department of Youth...
Jul 172 min read
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SB 357 Update: Betrayed in Committee – But the Fight Is Far from Over
Dear Sisters and Brothers, In a long and heated hearing last night, the Assembly Public Safety Committee – led by Chair Assemblymember...
Jul 163 min read
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SB 357: We Are in the Fight of Our Lives – And We’re Not Backing Down
From the Desk of the Chief Steward Brothers and Sisters, Last night, our coalition of probation unions – AFSCME and SEIU – submitted a...
Jul 112 min read
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AFSCME Local 685 Takes Strong Stand in Labor Crisis Over LP Depopulation
AFSCME Local 685 has delivered a strong message to the LA County Board of Supervisors, calling fo r immediate action in the face of a...
Jul 26 min read
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Local 685 Update: Defending Our Rights & Demanding Accountability from the Department
FROM THE DESK OF THE CHIEF STEWARD Â Brothers and Sisters, Â Today, I write to you with a powerful message of resistance and solidarity....
Jun 163 min read
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Take Action NOW to Stop SB 357 — And Get Access to Exclusive Member Discounts!
Protect Your Job. Fight SB 357. Get Rewards. Â Take 5 Minutes on Your Phone to Make a Difference Today. SB 357 is a direct attack on our...
May 201 min read
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From the Desk of the Chief Steward: Your Voices Were Heard, But We Need to Do More
Brothers and Sisters,  In the last 24 hours, Local 685 members made your presence known — nearly 50 of us showed up in person at the...
May 131 min read
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URGENT: Probation Jobs and Community Safety Under Attack – Take Action NOW
FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD Brothers and Sisters, Â This is it. Â Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath...
May 122 min read
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Exposed: Senator Menjivar Misleads Public on Anti-Law Enforcement, Union-Busting SB 357
In this video, Senator Menjivar misleads the public and fellow lawmakers about the true impact of SB 357 , falsely claiming that the...
May 121 min read
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May 100 min read
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Judge Orders Depopulation of Los Padrinos — Local 685 Demands Real Solutions to Protect Jobs, Safety, and Youth
On Friday, April 18, Superior Court Judge Espinoza ordered the Los Angeles County Probation Department to file a plan to safely reduce...
Apr 213 min read
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Union Leaders Found Not Guilty on All Charges: Victory for Transparency & Integrity
From the Desk of the Chief Steward Dear Sisters and Brothers, Â As many of you are aware, in October 2024 50 Local 685 members filed...
Apr 13 min read
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Remembering Ralph Miller: August 13, 1948 – March 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Miller, a giant in the world of labor rights, a passionate advocate for...
Mar 54 min read
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FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD
Sisters and Brothers, There are a lot of things going on in probation. As one fire gets put out, two more start. We are addressing these...
Feb 154 min read
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Mutual Aid or Real Solutions? The Case for a Probation-Driven Fix.
The ongoing crisis at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall has reached a critical point, affecting not only the safety and well-being of the youth...
Feb 27 min read
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