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Local 685, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
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Pressure Mounts to Recall DA Gascon After El Monte Murders
As reported by KTLA News, L.A. County DA George Gascon is facing intense criticism after 2 police offers were killed in El Monte...
Jun 20, 20221 min read
Juneteenth 2022 - a Day to Celebrate Freedom...and a Holiday Negotiated by Our Union!
On Sunday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate this day in 1865 when slaves were read federal orders freeing them under the...
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Probation Department Deployment Update
The L.A. County Probation Department is the largest in the U.S. – if not on the planet – which is no surprise in light of the fact that,...
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Local 685 Executive Board Votes to Recall George Gascon
Sisters and Brothers, The Local 685 Executive Board has voted to join a growing number of organizations pushing for the recall of L.A....
Jun 18, 20221 min read
June 2022 - Primary Election Voter Guide
After careful consideration and many interviews, the AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board has endorsed the following candidates for the June...
Jun 5, 20221 min read
WE NEED YOUR HELP
by Stacy Ford, Camps VP There is a lot going on in Probation these days. There are advocates saying they can do our job better than us....
May 19, 20223 min read
County Unions Unite to Deliver!
Dear Members, After a months-long campaign of 16 L.A. County unions collectively representing 85,000 workers – including the strong voice...
May 16, 20221 min read
May – A Month of Celebrations!
For many of us, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate tacos and margaritas with family and friends. But did you know that Cinco de Mayo is...
May 5, 20222 min read
Creating Systemic Change – Before More People Die
Our 3-Point Plan to Strengthen & Modernize Probation to Protect Communities, Workers, and Crime Victims On Monday, April 25, professional...
Apr 29, 20223 min read
Is It Reform or Is It Care Less About Victims?
The Reason I Stand for the Rally By Senior Detention Services Officer Eric Walton, Institutions Vice President, AFSCME Local 685 Healthy...
Apr 21, 20224 min read
HIGH ALERT: Attention all members
The Department is experiencing a crisis at BJN and as professional peace officers, we are asking all members to consider reporting for...
Apr 17, 20221 min read
LA County Unions unite to demand fair pay raise to combat record-breaking inflation
Frontline workers from various public sector unions throughout LA County are demanding cost-of-living increases to fight inflation....
Apr 13, 20221 min read
Rally & Press Conferenceto Announce 3-Point Plan to Modernize & Strengthen Probation Services
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2022; 10-11 AM WHO: Coalition of Probation Unions AFSCME Locals 685 and 1967 Joint Council of Supervising Deputy...
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Crime Victims Sound Off On "Reform"
As Crime Spikes Across America… Crime Victims Panel Discussion Regarding Pending Justice Reforms (Los Angeles, CA) As crime spikes across...
Mar 23, 20221 min read
Mar 18, 20220 min read
Probation Department Updates
Deployment Extended We have been notified that the Department is extending deployment for one week: "This email serves as notification...
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Mar 17, 20220 min read
UPDATE: Central Juvenile Hall to Sylmar Movement
Due to BSCC compliance inspections, the Department will be moving the majority of minors from Central Juvenile Hall to Sylmar today...
Mar 12, 20221 min read
Why the L.A. County Board of Supervisors Should NOT Eliminate Juvenile Probation by Mysheka Ross
My probation story started early. My sister and I were involved in a domestic violence incident when I was13-years-old, leaving one...
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Board Agenda Item #22 - Pre-Trial
Date: March 1, 2022 To: Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Chair Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Supervisor Sheila Kuehl Supervisor Janice...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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