From the Desk of the Chief Steward Brothers and Sisters, Last night, our coalition of probation unions – AFSCME and SEIU – submitted a...

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...

FROM THE DESK OF THE CHIEF STEWARD   Brothers and Sisters,   Today, I write to you with a powerful message of resistance and solidarity....

Protect Your Job. Fight SB 357. Get Rewards.   Take 5 Minutes on Your Phone to Make a Difference Today. SB 357 is a direct attack on our...

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...

FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT FORD Brothers and Sisters,   This is it.   Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath...

In this video, Senator Menjivar misleads the public and fellow lawmakers about the true impact of SB 357 , falsely claiming that the...

On Friday, April 18, Superior Court Judge Espinoza ordered the Los Angeles County Probation Department to file a plan to safely reduce...

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...

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...

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...

The ongoing crisis at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall has reached a critical point, affecting not only the safety and well-being of the youth...

Status Update: Immediate Action is Necessary to Address the Local Staffing Emergency On Friday, January 24, 2025, Los Angeles Superior...

Dear Sisters and Brothers, On December 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, by a vote of 4 to 1, approved Motion...

From left to right: Celeste Coleman II, Adviser; Barbara Maynard, Consultant; Irene Gonzalez, Vice President; Eunice, Volunteer; Maryam...

Dear AFSCME Local 685 Members, As wildfires continue to impact our communities, our thoughts are with Local 685 families during this...

Dear Members,   We are reaching out with an important update regarding tonight's general membership meeting. Due to the ongoing fires...

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...

Brothers and Sisters,   Chief Probation Officer Guillermo Viera Rosa announcement of his intent to “retire” has left many of us with...