Brothers and Sisters, Today, our strategy delivered results. After coordinated advocacy by AFSCME Local 685, the Supervising Deputy Probation Officers’ Union, Professional Managers Association, AFSCME Council 36, and the Coalition of County Unions (CCU), the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors held Agenda Item #12 for 30 days and directed the County to meet with the unions representing Probation staff. This did not happen by accident. It happened because we made it

Sisters and Brothers, Tomorrow, the L.A . County Board of Supervisors will vote on Agenda Item #12 , a proposal that directly impacts our rights as probation-peace officers. These changes are sweeping and serious. Among other things, they would: Allow discipline to be based entirely on hearsay Double probationary periods from 12 to 24 months Double unpaid suspension time from 30 to 60 days Allow unpaid suspensions based solely on an accusation Limit your ability to cha