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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...
2 days ago1 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, This is it. Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath...
3 days ago2 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...
3 days ago1 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, 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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Keeping Los Padrinos Open
Status Update: Immediate Action is Necessary to Address the Local Staffing Emergency On Friday, January 24, 2025, Los Angeles Superior...
Jan 282 min read
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Critical Emergency Staffing Measures are Necessary to Keep Los Padrinos Open
Dear Sisters and Brothers, On December 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, by a vote of 4 to 1, approved Motion...
Jan 192 min read
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AFSCME Local 685 Lends a Hand to Frontline Heroes Battling the Eaton Fire
From left to right: Celeste Coleman II, Adviser; Barbara Maynard, Consultant; Irene Gonzalez, Vice President; Eunice, Volunteer; Maryam...
Jan 145 min read
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From the Desk of the Chief Steward
Dear AFSCME Local 685 Members, As wildfires continue to impact our communities, our thoughts are with Local 685 families during this...
Jan 121 min read
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Important Update: General Membership Meeting Canceled
Dear Members, We are reaching out with an important update regarding tonight's general membership meeting. Due to the ongoing fires...
Jan 81 min read
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END OF THE YEAR MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT FORD
We are at the end of 2024. What a year this has been. We’ve had to endure adjustment after adjustment after adjustment. This year has...
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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From the Desk of President Ford
Brothers and Sisters, Chief Probation Officer Guillermo Viera Rosa announcement of his intent to “retire” has left many of us with...
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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Injured @ Work? Please Fill Out Our Confidential Survey Now!
As we prepare to go into contract negotiations, it is our goal to demand that the department take officer safety seriously. We need...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Ordered to Close Due to Low Staffing
From the Local 685 Executive Board Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall has been declared unsuitable and must shut down within 60 days due to...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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The AFSCME Local 685 Bulletin Boards: Stay Connected & Informed
A Union bulletin board is a valuable tool for strengthening workplace connections. It helps facilitate communication, foster recognition,...
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD
FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD Hello Sisters and Brothers, UPDATE ON PROGRESS WE ARE MAKING ADD ADDITIONAL ATTORNEYS TO OUR LOCAL...
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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